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S502 JGX

1999 Volvo V70

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

181,797 mi
Last recorded181,797 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS502 JGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 181,797 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 181,795 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 166,506 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front steering arms slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2022 165,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

signs of front tyres catching inner wheel arches

Fail 25 Feb 2022 165,982 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

signs of front tyres catching inner wheel arches

Pass 25 Feb 2021 165,944 miles

Front Wheels look to be catching the inner wings

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides slight play ()

Pass 8 Jan 2020 161,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 158,909 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output poor image both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel filler neck/clamp corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2018 156,719 miles

Front 1- horn inop

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fuel tank filler pipe connector corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 155,871 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 153,306 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Nearside horn inop

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 150,455 miles

n/s/f/ fog lamp broken and not working

Pass 28 Jan 2014 148,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s horn weak note

Pass 18 Dec 2012 145,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 141,586 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f fig lamp broken

Pass 11 Jan 2011 137,679 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 133,604 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 133,604 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2009 128,098 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 128,098 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 123,604 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 123,604 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 119,121 miles

Temporary repair made to rear exhaust hanger,but is secure.

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 113,892 miles

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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S502 JGX is a 1999 Volvo V70 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S502 JGX, 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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S502 JGX is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S502 JGX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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