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S337 MHG

1999 Volvo S70

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,686 mi
Last recorded135,686 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS337 MHG
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 135,686 miles

rear brake discs corroded

windscreen cracked zone b not in drivers view

Fail 5 Oct 2016 135,686 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake discs corroded

windscreen cracked zone b not in drivers view

Pass 9 Oct 2015 133,157 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 133,157 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 130,435 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 130,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 127,248 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 122,206 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 122,206 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 116,597 miles

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

n/s headlight slightly dim

Pass 30 Sep 2010 111,821 miles

n/s headlight slightly dim

Pass 16 Oct 2009 107,610 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 100,858 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 100,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 95,406 miles

exhaust & fuel filter corroded . multi v belt cracking .

Pass 9 Jun 2006 88,382 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 88,382 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nail in tyre

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 MHG is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MHG, 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 MHG is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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