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S265 DKO

1999 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

254,528 mi
Last recorded254,528 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS265 DKO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 254,528 miles

tow bar surface corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2014 254,528 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

tow bar surface corrosion

warning lamp on dash

Pass 18 Mar 2013 239,029 miles

fog light on towing socket not working

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 7 Mar 2012 220,393 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 220,393 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 199,447 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 199,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 179,848 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 157,334 miles

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

both registration plates delaminating

Pass 14 Mar 2008 147,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

auxilliary belt coming off of tensioner

very loud rattle from engine area

Fail 14 Mar 2008 147,464 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

auxilliary belt coming off of tensioner

very loud rattle from engine area

Pass 19 Feb 2007 129,197 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 129,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2006 113,045 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 113,045 miles

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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S265 DKO is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S265 DKO, 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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S265 DKO is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 February 1999.

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