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S489 BGU

1999 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

296,348 mi
Last recorded296,348 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS489 BGU
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 296,348 miles

EML light on dash (pre2003)

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat padding damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak fro gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel tank shield corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 296,348 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

EML light on dash (pre2003)

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat padding damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak fro gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel tank shield corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 291,728 miles

EML on

o/s/f outer cv boot has small leak

Fail 11 Apr 2025 291,717 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened forward mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened forward mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

EML on

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f outer cv boot has small leak

Pass 15 Apr 2024 287,866 miles

EML on

Pass 6 Apr 2023 283,080 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 279,100 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 273,114 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 273,099 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 271,073 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 271,070 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2019 263,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 254,876 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 254,871 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner of (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 250,199 miles

E M L on

Fail 13 Jul 2017 249,976 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

E M L on

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 241,728 miles

EML on

Fail 9 Jul 2016 241,602 miles

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

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

EML on

Pass 20 Jul 2015 233,146 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 233,146 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 222,192 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 211,677 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 211,676 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 200,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 188,136 miles

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panels.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 176,313 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 176,312 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp aims poor ;

Pass 15 Jul 2009 164,563 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 164,559 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 154,998 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 154,802 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 142,430 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 142,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 128,805 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 128,805 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

damage to rear bumper on offside but not leaving sharp edges

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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S489 BGU is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S489 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.

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S489 BGU is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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