MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,962 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
exhaust corroded
fuel filter corroded
rear tyres worn and different size from front
service light on
slight oil leak
Valve stem seriously damaged both rear (4.1.D.1e)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
exhaust corroded
fuel filter corroded
rear tyres worn and different size from front
service light on
slight oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both front seats (5.2.6)
Valve stem seriously damaged both rear (4.1.D.1e)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
exhaust heat shield loose
front and rear tyres different sizes
o/s/r floor corroded and holed
service light on
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
fuel cap seal perished
service light on
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
fuel cap seal perished
service light on
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
fuel tank cap seal det
o/s/f caliper clip missing
service light on
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
fuel tank cap seal det
o/s/f caliper clip missing
service light on
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
centre exhaust corroded
fuel filter corroded
fuel tank cap seal slightly det
service light on
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
centre exhaust corroded
fuel filter corroded
fuel tank cap seal slightly det
service light on
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F Brake caliper spring missing
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Slight gearbox oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F Caliper spring missing
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
offside front strut top mount slightly stiff in operation
rear brake discs show signs of slight warping
oil filter corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
offside front strut top mount slightly stiff in operation
rear brake discs show signs of slight warping
oil filter corroded
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight seepage from offside driveshaft seal
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight seepage from offside driveshaft seal
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
offside driveshaft seal leaking gear oil
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
offside driveshaft seal leaking gear oil
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
exhaust system generally rusty
front mcpherson struts rusty
fuel filler pipe clamp rusty
nearside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated
offside driveshaft oil seal leaking
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
exhaust system generally rusty
front mcpherson struts rusty
fuel filler pipe clamp rusty
nearside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated
offside driveshaft oil seal leaking
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V70?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S242 NSO is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S242 NSO, 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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S242 NSO is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 February 1999.
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