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S270 SBC

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,564 mi
Last recorded126,564 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS270 SBC
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 126,564 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 125,669 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 124,972 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Mar 2010 121,965 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 121,958 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 115,523 miles

both rear tyres and nearside front worn low

Fail 25 Feb 2009 115,340 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres and nearside front worn low

Pass 25 Feb 2008 109,515 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 93,397 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 92,391 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 78,415 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S70?

Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,207
position lamp(s) not working 2,216
Direction indicator incorrect colour 2,212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,143
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S270 SBC is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Volvo S70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 110,209 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S70 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S270 SBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Volvo S70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S270 SBC registered?

S270 SBC is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S270 SBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S270 SBC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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