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S309 LRM

1999 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,933 mi
Last recorded72,933 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS309 LRM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 72,933 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 71,160 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 68,996 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 66,623 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 64,904 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 63,762 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 62,814 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 60,504 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 59,252 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 59,222 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 57,970 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 57,970 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 55,946 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 54,481 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 50,918 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 47,134 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 47,134 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 42,920 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 37,844 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 37,844 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 33,546 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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S309 LRM is a 1999 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S309 LRM, 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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What year was S309 LRM registered?

S309 LRM is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S309 LRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S309 LRM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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