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S297 KLT

1999 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,961 mi
Last recorded62,961 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS297 KLT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 62,961 miles

Engine light on

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 51,864 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 50,648 miles

n/s/front tyre wall cut

Fail 21 Jan 2015 50,648 miles

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

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

n/s/front tyre wall cut

Pass 21 Jan 2014 48,220 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 46,681 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2013 46,660 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wiper blade rubber slighty damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2011 45,796 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged due to been run flat

Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,709 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 42,543 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 39,762 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 36,580 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 33,566 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 28,797 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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S297 KLT is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S297 KLT, 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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S297 KLT is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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