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S273 UOO

1999 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,141 mi
Last recorded160,141 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS273 UOO
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 160,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 154,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 154,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn & loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 143,533 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 136,803 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 135,919 miles

Offside Front indicator lense cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 135,918 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front indicator lense cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 129,534 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 125,350 miles

slight play nearside steering arm

Fail 21 Oct 2014 125,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

slight play nearside steering arm

Pass 22 Oct 2013 119,410 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 114,487 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 114,487 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 109,195 miles

slight play offside steering arm

Fail 18 Oct 2011 109,195 miles

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

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

slight play offside steering arm

Pass 22 Oct 2010 104,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 100,205 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 95,272 miles

slifht movememt n/s and o/sf steering rods inner ball joints slight movement anti roll bar link rod n/s/f n/s/f ;side lamp dim o /s/f h/lamp dim;

Fail 27 Oct 2008 95,272 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slifht movememt n/s and o/sf steering rods inner ball joints slight movement anti roll bar link rod n/s/f n/s/f ;side lamp dim o /s/f h/lamp dim;

Pass 25 Oct 2007 91,271 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 87,188 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Oct 2005 83,113 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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S273 UOO is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S273 UOO, 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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S273 UOO is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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