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S471 KLT

1999 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,210 mi
Last recorded138,210 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS471 KLT
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 138,210 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 5 May 2011 138,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine management light on

Pass 7 Oct 2009 133,301 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 130,933 miles

Rear section of exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2007 127,855 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 127,855 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 123,565 miles

Corrosion to steering rack.

Slight play in anti-roll bar drop links.

Fail 3 Oct 2006 123,565 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake warning light on.

HAndbrake comes up high.

Slight play in anti-roll bar drop links.

Surface corrosion to steering rack.

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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S471 KLT is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S471 KLT, 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 S471 KLT registered?

S471 KLT is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S471 KLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S471 KLT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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