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S422 KGC

1999 Volvo S70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,140 mi
Last recorded135,140 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS422 KGC
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 135,140 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 126,932 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 123,082 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 119,571 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 116,146 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 113,408 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 108,596 miles

play in steering

towbar heavily corroded

underside of vehicle and all under wheelarch areas muddy

Pass 17 Dec 2011 105,133 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 101,391 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Testing in wet conditions.

Fail 20 Dec 2010 101,391 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Testing in wet conditions.

Pass 22 Dec 2009 97,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 97,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 93,186 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 88,579 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 76,473 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 76,473 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Jan 2006 66,759 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S422 KGC is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S422 KGC, 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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S422 KGC is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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