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S23 BED

1999 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,646 mi
Last recorded134,646 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 BED
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 134,646 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 134,294 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 133,535 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 130,524 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 128,493 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 126,214 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 125,334 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 124,994 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 124,567 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 124,025 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 123,695 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 123,050 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 118,465 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 118,463 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 108,935 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 108,935 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 102,085 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 102,085 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 93,704 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 93,704 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 84,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 77,282 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 76,371 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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S23 BED is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1999 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 129,401 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S23 BED, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S23 BED is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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