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S337 BAV

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,443 mi
Last recorded113,443 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS337 BAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 113,443 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 113,440 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Dec 2014 113,110 miles

All tyres perished (195/60/15)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 113,110 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

All tyres perished (195/60/15)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 108,721 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 108,699 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 104,790 miles

engine management light on

Pass 5 Dec 2011 100,119 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 100,117 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Dec 2010 97,174 miles

E.M light on

E.T.S light on

Pass 30 Nov 2009 92,797 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 88,520 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 88,520 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 87,030 miles

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

o/s front cv boot clip loose

Pass 11 Jan 2007 77,820 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 77,820 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 69,308 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 69,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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S337 BAV is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S337 BAV, 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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S337 BAV is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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