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S276 SCL

1999 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,413 mi
Last recorded96,413 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS276 SCL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 96,413 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 90,308 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 90,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Nov 2017 82,810 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 82,810 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 72,026 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 72,026 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 67,220 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edges

Tyres perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 67,218 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edges

Tyres perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 62,673 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 55,640 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 50,121 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 38,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 27,103 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 26,118 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust mount fusty

Pass 12 Jan 2009 25,508 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 25,508 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 24,859 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 24,016 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 22,573 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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S276 SCL is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S276 SCL, 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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What year was S276 SCL registered?

S276 SCL is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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