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S266 LLP

1999 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,274 mi
Last recorded197,274 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 LLP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 197,274 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

SRS light up on dash

both rear shock absorbers lower bushes cracking

engine oil leaks

front brake discs lipped

offside steering rack gaitor damp in oil

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 30 Aug 2012 197,262 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

airbag light on

both rear shock absorbers bottom bushes are deteriorating

engine oil leaks

o/s steering rack gaitor is coverd in oil

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 14 Apr 2011 187,504 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs worn thin

Fail 14 Apr 2011 187,504 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs worn thin

Pass 13 Apr 2010 175,949 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 168,045 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 160,989 miles

Both front upright links slight play

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2006 150,679 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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S266 LLP is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S266 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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S266 LLP is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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