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S529 TKL

1999 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,323 mi
Last recorded172,323 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS529 TKL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 172,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear 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))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 172,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear 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))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 167,470 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn very low on outer edge

seatbelt not tested n/s/r due to child seat fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 159,200 miles

n/s/r seatbelt not tested due to babyseat fitted

rear pads low

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to o/s door mirror

Pass 23 Feb 2016 152,721 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 147,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 138,890 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 138,885 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 131,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 121,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 121,979 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 111,814 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 111,809 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 100,819 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 100,811 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 87,464 miles

slight seepage from the power steering rack

Fail 29 Jan 2008 75,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 75,646 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 65,092 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 54,855 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 54,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S529 TKL is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S529 TKL, 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 S529 TKL registered?

S529 TKL is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S529 TKL shows 21 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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