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S544 GUD

1999 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,467 mi
Last recorded168,467 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS544 GUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 168,467 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

drivers door mirror damage

front registration plate deteriating

Fail 26 May 2010 168,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

drivers door mirror damage

front registration plate deteriating

Pass 5 Jun 2009 155,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside wiper split at end

offside rear parking brake reading lower than nearside

Fail 4 Jun 2009 155,592 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside wiper split at end

offside rear parking brake reading lower than nearside

Pass 5 Feb 2008 135,651 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front ytre cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

parking brake efficiency lower on offside

Fail 4 Feb 2008 135,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front ytre cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

parking brake efficiency lower on offside

Pass 17 Oct 2006 118,348 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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S544 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S544 GUD, 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 S544 GUD registered?

S544 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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