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S370 SDP

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,933 mi
Last recorded158,933 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS370 SDP
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 158,933 miles

NO A dvised items rectified.

SCREEN DAMAGED.

Fail 25 May 2010 158,871 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Exhaust system getting corroded and rear end mountings at rear silencer,corroded and broken off (Pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

Front and rear inner b/pads appear abit low

O/S/F tyre getting low on tread and nearing tread limits

front b/hoses getting abit cracked and perrished

Pass 1 Oct 2009 153,224 miles

Difficult to open fuel cap.

Play at inner rack.

Fail 1 Oct 2009 153,222 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Difficult to open fuel cap.

Play at inner rack.

Pass 7 Oct 2008 145,590 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 142,655 miles

Rear brake pads appear low.

Slight play at offside front anti roll bar link.

Fail 13 Nov 2007 142,655 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake pads appear low.

Slight play at offside front anti roll bar link.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 135,610 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 135,610 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Evidence of previous fluid loss at brake servo area.

Rear brake pads appear low on friction material.

Rear vbrake vdiscs appear worn.

Pass 13 Dec 2005 111,933 miles

Nearside rear belt stalk damaged

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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S370 SDP is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S370 SDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S370 SDP?

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What year was S370 SDP registered?

S370 SDP is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S370 SDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S370 SDP shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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