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S259 AAW

1999 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,655 mi
Last recorded93,655 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS259 AAW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 93,655 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 93,521 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 88,359 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 81,693 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 79,419 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 77,009 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 75,438 miles

all indicator bulbs are faded

poor beam patten on n/s headlamp

rear brake discs are worn and corroded advise replacement

Pass 14 May 2009 71,368 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 66,546 miles

indicator bulbs are faded

poor beam patten definition n/s headlamp

rear brake pads are worn close to replacement level

rear tyres are worn to 3mm n/s badly on the inside edge

small cracks in front brake flexi hoses

Pass 26 Apr 2007 62,312 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 58,000 miles

cracks in front suspension lower arm bushes

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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S259 AAW is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S259 AAW, 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 S259 AAW registered?

S259 AAW is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S259 AAW safe to buy?

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