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S379 BAV

1999 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,140 mi
Last recorded136,140 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS379 BAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2009 136,140 miles

slight play n/s/f track rod / steering arm

Fail 16 Nov 2009 136,140 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play n/s/f track rod / steering arm

Pass 19 Nov 2008 127,704 miles

slight movement n/s inner steering arm

Pass 11 Oct 2007 99,554 miles

brakes corroded

slight movement n/s steering arm

Pass 14 Jul 2006 95,731 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 95,731 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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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S379 BAV is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S379 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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What year was S379 BAV registered?

S379 BAV is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S379 BAV shows 6 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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