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S518 FVE

1999 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,139 mi
Last recorded170,139 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 FVE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 170,139 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 169,852 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 169,108 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 169,108 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 165,357 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 162,073 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 153,089 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 153,089 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 138,079 miles

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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S518 FVE is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S518 FVE, 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 S518 FVE registered?

S518 FVE is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S518 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S518 FVE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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