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S514 LVV

1999 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,243 mi
Last recorded201,243 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS514 LVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 201,243 miles

o/s/f tyre tread on limit

rear pads wearing low

cv gaiters deteriorating

exhaust deteriorating and has slight blow

front brake back plates deteriorating

headlamps deteriorating

o/s/f indicator unit poorly fitted

rear subframe bushes deteriorating

slight damage to windscreen

slight wear in steering joints

Fail 21 Apr 2011 197,541 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage to windscreen

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

play in o/s track rod end

rear axle bushes deteriorating

slight wear in n/s steering joint

Pass 21 Apr 2011 197,541 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to windscreen

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

play in o/s track rod end

rear axle bushes deteriorating

slight wear in n/s steering joint

Pass 4 May 2010 194,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 May 2010 194,025 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 191,022 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front anti-rolll bar drop link gaitors split

both front flexible brake hoses deteriorating

both front shock absorber casings corroding

evidence of accident repairs to front of vehicle

play in both steering rack inner joints

slight damage to windscreen

windscreen wipers deteriorating

Pass 23 Jan 2009 186,571 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front flexible brake hoses deteriorating

slight damage to windscreen

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 25 Jan 2008 163,066 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 163,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 140,186 miles

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

both side front wishbone bushes worn

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2006 116,102 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 116,102 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S514 LVV is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S514 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 S514 LVV registered?

S514 LVV is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S514 LVV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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