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S370 SCV

1999 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,642 mi
Last recorded138,642 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS370 SCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 138,642 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 138,641 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 128,683 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE

Fail 3 Aug 2011 128,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES AND SEVERAL CUTS ON TREAD

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE

REAR TAIL PIPE BRACKET BROKEN OF PIPE

Pass 2 Aug 2010 119,390 miles

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

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges (steped tread)

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2009 110,654 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 102,116 miles

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

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

front brake discs liped

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Jun 2007 92,434 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 81,226 miles

off side front tyre has cut in side wall

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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S370 SCV is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S370 SCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S370 SCV registered?

S370 SCV is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S370 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S370 SCV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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