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S558 DPN

1999 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

185,176 mi
Last recorded185,176 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS558 DPN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 185,176 miles

Nearside Front small crack in windscreen

eml on

Fail 22 Jan 2018 185,176 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front small crack in windscreen

eml on

Fail 16 Jan 2018 185,088 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 169,107 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine M;i;l; warning displayed

exhaust cat rattling

Fail 30 Nov 2016 169,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine M;i;l; warning displayed

exhaust cat rattling

Pass 29 Dec 2015 157,481 miles

M;I;L; warning displayed

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust cat rattling

Pass 10 Dec 2014 144,711 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine M;I;L; warning lamp staying on

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on edges of tread

Pass 4 Dec 2013 132,178 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 132,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 117,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2011 106,779 miles

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

both dipped beams have poor patterns

Pass 8 Dec 2011 106,779 miles

both dipped beams have poor patterns

Pass 15 Nov 2010 95,086 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 88,694 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 82,457 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 82,457 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 76,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 70,353 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 70,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 62,824 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 62,824 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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S558 DPN is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S558 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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S558 DPN is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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