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S464 BGU

1999 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,445 mi
Last recorded153,445 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS464 BGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 153,445 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 140,420 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 140,420 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 124,889 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 112,927 miles

srs warning light on

Pass 3 Apr 2009 100,355 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 100,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 86,813 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 71,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 71,256 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 57,684 miles

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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S464 BGU is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S464 BGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S464 BGU registered?

S464 BGU is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is S464 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S464 BGU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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