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S371 VNM

1999 Volvo V70

Beige Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,749 mi
Last recorded147,749 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS371 VNM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 147,749 miles

o/s/r door dosnt open from outside

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear disc rusty

Fail 9 Apr 2014 147,749 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r door dosnt open from outside

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear disc rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2013 139,776 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 134,820 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 134,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 130,930 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 127,035 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 123,045 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 123,045 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 118,060 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 113,180 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 113,180 miles

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

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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S371 VNM is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Beige with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S371 VNM, 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

How do I check the history of S371 VNM?

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What year was S371 VNM registered?

S371 VNM is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S371 VNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S371 VNM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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