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S275 WAT

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,907 mi
Last recorded146,907 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS275 WAT
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 146,907 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 144,186 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filter badly corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2016 144,186 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filter badly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 141,633 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 141,633 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 139,659 miles

rear exhaust hanger snaped but secure

Pass 8 Feb 2013 136,842 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 136,842 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 133,408 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking badly

Pass 11 Feb 2011 129,193 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 129,193 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 123,340 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

o/s outer cv boot slightly leaking grease

Fail 16 Feb 2010 123,340 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

o/s outer cv boot slightly leaking grease

Pass 20 Feb 2009 117,476 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 117,476 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f brake pipe poorl ruted

Pass 28 Feb 2008 112,816 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 112,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 106,671 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 100,753 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 100,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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S275 WAT is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S275 WAT, 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.

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S275 WAT is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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