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S243 LLP

1999 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,063 mi
Last recorded161,063 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 LLP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 161,063 miles

Offside Rear Backing plate loose

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 161,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear back plate loose

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 160,606 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre has two nails in

Pass 29 Feb 2024 158,957 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 157,340 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 155,375 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 153,353 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 149,724 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 147,370 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 147,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 143,107 miles

both front top mounts

front lower arm bushes

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2015 138,066 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 131,494 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 124,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R brake disc outer surface scored

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 117,426 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 113,146 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 109,757 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 109,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 105,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads on limit advise renew a.s.a.p

Pass 6 Jan 2009 97,111 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 87,180 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 78,253 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 66,941 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 66,941 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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S243 LLP is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S243 LLP, 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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S243 LLP is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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