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S539 MEF

1999 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,656 mi
Last recorded151,656 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS539 MEF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 151,656 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 151,650 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 146,708 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 146,708 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 137,479 miles

Both head light have poor pattern but are ok this year, may need replaced next year

Fail 28 Jun 2011 137,449 miles

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

Both head light have poor pattern but are ok this year, may need replaced next year

Pass 4 Jun 2010 125,668 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 120,037 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 116,083 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 113,815 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 104,756 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 104,755 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both front tyres worn on inner edge and heavly cracked

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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S539 MEF is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,319cc 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 S539 MEF, 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 S539 MEF registered?

S539 MEF is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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