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S494 SPW

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,162 mi
Last recorded172,162 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS494 SPW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 172,162 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 162,087 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs heavily corroded and grooved

Fail 19 Nov 2014 162,087 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs heavily corroded and grooved

Pass 15 Nov 2013 155,391 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 147,530 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 138,463 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside front brake disc inner face corroded

offside front brake disc inner face corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2011 138,462 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside front brake disc inner face corroded

offside front brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2010 129,273 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 129,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 120,171 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 107,838 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 94,975 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 80,859 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 80,859 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 64,591 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S70?

Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,207
position lamp(s) not working 2,216
Direction indicator incorrect colour 2,212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,143
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S494 SPW is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1999 Volvo S70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 110,209 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S70 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S494 SPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Volvo S70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S494 SPW registered?

S494 SPW is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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