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S270 WAT

1999 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

217,918 mi
Last recorded217,918 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS270 WAT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 217,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 198,091 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 198,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 189,192 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 180,120 miles

noise on frontsuspension /

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 180,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven disc very poor condition / brake low (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

noise on frontsuspension /

Pass 17 Mar 2015 170,957 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

power steering pipes damp

Fail 12 Mar 2015 170,951 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

power steering pipes damp

Pass 7 Mar 2013 160,079 miles

BOTH FRONT HEAD LIGHTS REFLECTORS DETERIORATED A BIT // O/S/R BRAKE CALIPER PINS HOLDING DISC PADS WORN // AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 159,893 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

BOTH FRONT HEAD LIGHTS REFLECTORS DETERIORATED A BIT // O/S/R BRAKE CALIPER PINS HOLDING DISC PADS WORN // AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 150,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS LIGHT ON / SERVICE LIGHT ON

Fail 14 Mar 2012 150,298 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS LIGHT ON / SERVICE LIGHT ON

Pass 8 Mar 2011 139,633 miles

O/S/R TYRE CRACKS IN TREAD / TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Pass 15 Mar 2010 126,776 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 126,356 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 113,375 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 113,375 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 100,778 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 100,778 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake o/s/rear out of balance.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 92,503 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 79,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 79,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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S270 WAT is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 S270 WAT, 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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S270 WAT is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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