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S389 BAV

1999 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,993 mi
Last recorded181,993 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS389 BAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2012 181,993 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 179,279 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 176,448 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 171,990 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 166,609 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 154,574 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 139,255 miles

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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S389 BAV is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S389 BAV, 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.

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What year was S389 BAV registered?

S389 BAV is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S389 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S389 BAV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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