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S493 UUJ

1999 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,773 mi
Last recorded184,773 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS493 UUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 May 2011 184,773 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 167,124 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 167,124 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 158,313 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 158,194 miles

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 147,274 miles

front tyres worn near legal limit

nsf steering track rod end worn

osf steering rack arm worn

rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 1 May 2007 134,508 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 134,508 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 May 2006 123,714 miles

steering and suspension are showing signs of wear.fuel filter pipe is just onto fuel filter

Fail 28 Apr 2006 123,609 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

steering rack and suspension are showing signs of wear

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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S493 UUJ is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S493 UUJ, 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 S493 UUJ registered?

S493 UUJ is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S493 UUJ safe to buy?

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