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S543 DPN

1999 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

287,266 mi
Last recorded287,266 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS543 DPN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 287,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sills, underbody, sub frame, chassis, wheel arches and suspension components has slight corrosion but not

Pass 24 Sep 2024 282,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 275,947 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 267,316 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 257,717 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 248,528 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 233,565 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 233,565 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 220,798 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 212,537 miles

All suspension corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine and gearbox areas ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 200,267 miles

Enfine oil leak on offside of lower engine area

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 200,267 miles

Enfine oil leak on offside of lower engine area

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 188,514 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 179,261 miles

tailpipe missing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 168,958 miles

Oil leak

both front flexy hoses perishing

Fail 28 Mar 2013 168,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both front flexy hoses perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2012 158,352 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 158,352 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 146,672 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 137,093 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 137,093 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 125,833 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear low

offside rear tyre starting to wear uneven

Pass 12 Mar 2008 117,348 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

emissions close to limits

Pass 8 Mar 2007 107,028 miles

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

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

rear pads low

Pass 18 Mar 2006 97,697 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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S543 DPN is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S543 DPN, 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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S543 DPN is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 6 February 1999.

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