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S509 BGU

1999 Volvo S70

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,948 mi
Last recorded157,948 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS509 BGU
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 157,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 148,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre slightly miss.shaped

o/s/r tyre starting to perrish

Pass 5 Jan 2009 146,001 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 139,654 miles

Flat spot on N/S/R tyre

Slight play in N/S steering rack

Fail 5 Jan 2007 133,641 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 133,641 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 128,439 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 128,439 miles

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

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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S509 BGU is a 1999 Volvo S70 in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S509 BGU, 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 S509 BGU registered?

S509 BGU is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 19 February 1999.

Is S509 BGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S509 BGU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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