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S455 KLT

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,644 mi
Last recorded114,644 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS455 KLT
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 114,644 miles

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

o/s door mirror cracked

rear pads low discs worn

slight play in front anti roll br links

Pass 15 Dec 2016 110,405 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in o/s rack arm

Fail 12 Dec 2016 110,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in o/s rack arm

Pass 4 Dec 2015 96,465 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside play in steering rack arm

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal around steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 96,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint bottom (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside play in steering rack arm

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal around steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 84,556 miles

front wipers split

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside inner steering joint worn

offside rear outer sidelight not working

Fail 12 Dec 2014 84,405 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front wipers split

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside inner steering joint worn

offside rear outer sidelight not working

Pass 13 Dec 2013 70,607 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 70,442 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 65,027 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Dec 2012 65,027 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 58,466 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 53,249 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rack end has play

Pass 23 Dec 2009 48,059 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 48,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 41,910 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 36,737 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 30,057 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 25,597 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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S455 KLT is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 S455 KLT, 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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S455 KLT is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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