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S559 JBW

1999 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

152,512 mi
Last recorded152,512 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS559 JBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 152,512 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake discs worn/lipped

headlight beam patterns becoming faint

n/s mirror lens cracked

o/s and n/s headlight reflectors faded

o/s/f brake hose cracking

o/s/f seat belt fraying

o/s/r tyre scrubbing out on inner tread area

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear exhaust box securing bracket corroded and seperated from exhaust

Fail 28 Feb 2012 152,510 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake discs worn/lipped

headlight beam patterns becoming faint

n/s mirror lens cracked

o/s and n/s headlight reflectors faded

o/s/f brake hose cracking

o/s/f seat belt fraying

o/s/r tyre scrubbing out on inner tread area

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear exhaust box securing bracket corroded and seperated from exhaust

Pass 27 Jan 2011 144,240 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 144,240 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 131,853 miles

ns mirror glass cracked

Fail 19 Jun 2009 131,849 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

ns mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2008 123,480 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 123,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

air intake trunking broken

front wishbone inner bushes slight movement

osr tyre flat and low on inner edge

rear wiper blade us

Pass 15 Mar 2007 115,903 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 115,903 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 106,636 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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S559 JBW is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S559 JBW, 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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S559 JBW is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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