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S502 LVV

1999 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,820 mi
Last recorded210,820 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS502 LVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 210,820 miles

Offside front tyre worn

Play in rack

Rear axle front bushes

Sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2018 210,820 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Front mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre worn

Play in rack

Rear axle front bushes

Sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 208,218 miles

brake fluid low

fuel filler neck into tank collar corroded

handbrake efficiency low 19%

nearside and offside headlights poor images

nearside and offside rear axle mountings corroded

offside repeater faded

rear brake pads worn low

rear brakes slight distortion

service brake efficiency low 55%

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2017 208,218 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake fluid low

fuel filler neck into tank collar corroded

handbrake efficiency low 19%

nearside and offside headlights poor images

nearside and offside rear axle mountings corroded

offside repeater faded

rear brake pads worn low

rear brakes slight distortion

service brake efficiency low 55%

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 205,993 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 202,499 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside steering bump stop insecure / broken

Fail 30 Jun 2015 202,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre cracking at sidewall area

nearside steering bump stop insecure / broken

Pass 4 Jul 2014 197,551 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 197,548 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 191,855 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 191,855 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 185,627 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 182,405 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 178,479 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 177,356 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 177,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 164,852 miles

engine light on

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s rack end slight play

Pass 23 Aug 2007 151,132 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 151,132 miles

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

o/s rack end slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2006 135,939 miles

rear axle bushes starting to split

Pass 25 Aug 2005 120,298 miles

off side rear brake disc rusty

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 LVV is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S502 LVV, 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 S502 LVV registered?

S502 LVV is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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