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S531 ADP

1999 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,765 mi
Last recorded181,765 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 ADP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 181,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin LHR brake pads slightly lower then RHR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Slight ball joint play RHF lower anti roll bar link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play RHF steering rack end has slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 172,825 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Pass 7 Jul 2023 166,134 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 155,955 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 147,347 miles

Front exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 147,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 140,282 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 137,000 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 133,525 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 129,850 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 128,120 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 21 Dec 2016 128,120 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Dec 2015 124,472 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 124,472 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 120,882 miles

battery loose in tray but still secure

Pass 5 Dec 2013 117,195 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 113,809 miles

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

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

brakes squeaking

Pass 20 Dec 2012 113,809 miles

brakes squeaking

Fail 22 Dec 2011 110,418 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pads - low linings - advise replacement

rear brake performance imbalanced - 35%

Pass 22 Dec 2011 110,418 miles

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

rear brake pads - low linings - advise replacement

rear brake performance imbalanced - 35%

Fail 30 Dec 2010 106,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 106,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 102,154 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 98,519 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 94,510 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 91,754 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 88,037 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S531 ADP is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 S531 ADP, 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 S531 ADP registered?

S531 ADP is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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