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S253 SFL

1999 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,549 mi
Last recorded159,549 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS253 SFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 159,549 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 154,296 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 149,421 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 149,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 141,028 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 141,028 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 132,872 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 132,872 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 124,312 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 114,522 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 114,522 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 107,258 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 107,258 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 97,915 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 85,879 miles

Rear number plate discolouring. †

Pass 14 Feb 2006 75,714 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 75,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

damage to front and rear no plate

n/s/f o/s/f tyres showing wear on edges

Fail 13 Feb 2006 75,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

damage to front and rear no plate

n/s/f o/s/f tyres showing rear on edges

rear exhaust mount broken

signs of wear to front brake discs

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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S253 SFL is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S253 SFL, 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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What year was S253 SFL registered?

S253 SFL is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 February 1999.

Is S253 SFL safe to buy?

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