MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,773 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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)
front tyres worn near legal limit
nsf steering track rod end worn
osf steering rack arm worn
rear brake discs showing signs of wear
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
steering and suspension are showing signs of wear.fuel filter pipe is just onto fuel filter
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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