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S349 BAV

1999 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

178,764 mi
Last recorded178,764 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS349 BAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 178,764 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 169,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 169,318 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 168,242 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

both rear axel mounts corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2023 168,227 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

both rear axel mounts corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2022 165,408 miles

both headlamps have slighty blurred images

front and rear suspension components starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2021 163,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2021 163,747 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 160,875 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 158,735 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 158,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 155,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front cv boot weeping slightly

Offside steering rack damp slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 149,755 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 149,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 144,687 miles

(strong advise) front tyres cracking on side walls close to excessive.

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

coil springs corroded.

rear exhaust hangers corroded but system supported o.k

rear tyres cracking on side walls.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 141,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine management light is on.

exhaust rear mounting corroded but system supported o.k.

rear tyres cut on inner side walls

strong advise. front tyres cut on inner side walls close to cords.

Fail 21 Oct 2015 141,575 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine management light is on.

exhaust rear mounting corroded but system supported o.k.

rear tyres cut on inner side walls

strong advise. front tyres cut on inner side walls close to cords.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 137,206 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust hanger broken but system supported o.k

Fail 31 Oct 2014 137,206 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust hanger broken but system supported o.k

Pass 4 Nov 2013 131,728 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s wiper blade split on ends.

rear coil springs corroding.

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded but system still supported.

Fail 30 Oct 2013 131,712 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light is on.

o/s wiper blade split on ends.

rear coil springs corroding.

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded but system still supported.

Fail 29 Oct 2012 123,746 miles

Engine management light on

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on braking surface

Rear exhaust hanger very corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2012 123,746 miles

Engine management light on

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on braking surface

Rear exhaust hanger very corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 117,526 miles

Both front coil springs corroded.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Front brake disc's corroded across braking surfaces.

N/s/f inner steering rack joint has slightl play.

Rear brake disc's braking surface corroded and deteriorated.

Rear exhaust hanging bracket corroded.

Slight play in both front Anti-roll bar linkages.

Fail 25 Oct 2011 117,526 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Both front coil springs corroded.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Front brake disc's corroded across braking surfaces.

N/s/f inner steering rack joint has slightl play.

Rear brake disc's braking surface corroded and deteriorated.

Rear exhaust hanging bracket corroded.

Slight play in both front Anti-roll bar linkages.

Fail 9 May 2009 117,013 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 117,013 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 110,644 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 110,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front wipers split and smearing

Pass 11 May 2007 99,121 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 May 2007 99,076 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

emgine management light on

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Apr 2006 84,153 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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S349 BAV is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S349 BAV, 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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S349 BAV is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 February 1999.

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