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S457 JBW

1999 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,034 mi
Last recorded132,034 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS457 JBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2014 132,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2013 123,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jan 2012 116,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 116,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2011 109,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2010 102,990 miles

brake pad dust covers fitted o/s front and n/s rear wheels

front suspension lower wishbone bushes worn

oil leak on engine

Pass 8 Jan 2009 93,272 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 86,480 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 81,305 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 73,003 miles

engine noisy

offside front top coil spring bearing noisy

offside front tyre worn on inner rdge

offside no plate lamp dull

oil leak

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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S457 JBW is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S457 JBW, 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 S457 JBW registered?

S457 JBW is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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