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S517 ATL

1999 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,641 mi
Last recorded123,641 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS517 ATL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 123,641 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 123,635 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 123,472 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 123,447 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 122,882 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 122,880 miles

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

Rear Brakes squealing when handbrake applied.

Pass 14 Oct 2016 122,284 miles

Front NO plate starting to delaminate

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 122,284 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Front NO plate starting to delaminate

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 121,974 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 121,974 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 120,483 miles

both rear damper lower bushes perished

nearside front wheel bearing noisy when driven

offside rear metal brake pipe adrift from clip

Fail 22 Oct 2014 120,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear damper lower bushes perished

offside rear metal brake pipe adrift from clip

Pass 31 Oct 2013 118,422 miles

front no plate water marked

n/s rear tyre badley perrished inner /outer side wall's

o/s rear lamp cracked

rear no plate water marked

n/s front tyre low on both edge's

Pass 25 Oct 2012 115,930 miles

front number plate water damaged

nearside front tyre wearing to bald inner and outer edges

offside front tyre low in pressure

tiny cracks in nearside front and nearside rear inner sidewalls

Fail 25 Oct 2012 115,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front number plate water damaged

nearside front tyre wearing to bald inner and outer edges

offside front headlamp pattern becoming weak(will need new offside headlamp for next years m.o.t)

offside front tyre low in pressure

tiny cracks in nearside front and nearside rear inner sidewalls

tiny cracks on auxillary belt

Pass 25 Oct 2011 112,706 miles

left hand rear brake disc corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2011 112,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

left hand rear brake disc corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2010 108,053 miles

battery loose and floating around

front and rear number plates water damaged

handbrake lever travel excessive

nearside and offside front headlamps pattern weak will require new headlamps next m.o.t

nearside front brake back plate badly corroded and loose

nearside front brake disc corroded

play in offside front track arm

rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2010 108,052 miles

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

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

battery loose and floating around

front and rear number plates water damaged

handbrake lever travel excessive

nearside and offside front headlamps pattern weak will require new headlamps next m.o.t

nearside front brake disc corroded

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2009 102,651 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 102,648 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 96,833 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brakes imbalanced

windscreen poor condition (stone chipped)

wiper blades worn

Fail 28 Oct 2008 96,833 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brakes imbalanced

windscreen poor condition (stone chipped)

wiper blades worn

Pass 26 Oct 2007 90,436 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 82,136 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 82,136 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Nov 2005 75,153 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 75,153 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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S517 ATL is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S517 ATL, 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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S517 ATL is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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