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S363 BMR

1999 Volvo V70

Maroon Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,779 mi
Last recorded128,779 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS363 BMR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 128,779 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cracks in tread of both rear tyres

headlight beam patterns a little fient

Fail 3 Dec 2013 128,773 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cracks in tread of both rear tyres

headlight beam patterns a little fient

Pass 4 Dec 2012 124,091 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 124,091 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 118,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perrish

both front rack ends slight play

Pass 12 Dec 2011 118,717 miles

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

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

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perrish

both front rack ends slight play

Pass 14 Jan 2011 112,787 miles

boot split nearside front rollbar link

play in nearside front rack end

power steering pipes damp with oil

Pass 14 Jan 2010 105,614 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 105,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 98,980 miles

Advise slight play o/s/f steering rack.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 91,841 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 80,971 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 71,397 miles

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

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

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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S363 BMR is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Maroon with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S363 BMR, 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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S363 BMR is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 February 1999.

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