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S508 DCD

1999 Volvo V70

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,564 mi
Last recorded80,564 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS508 DCD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 80,564 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 77,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 75,221 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 75,179 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 72,454 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 72,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 69,638 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 66,171 miles

Central Front owner has large rack fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2019 64,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 64,224 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 62,187 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and perished slightly

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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S508 DCD is a 1999 Volvo V70 in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S508 DCD, 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 S508 DCD registered?

S508 DCD is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S508 DCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S508 DCD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S508 DCD have outstanding finance?

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