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S563 MCS

1999 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,134 mi
Last recorded106,134 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS563 MCS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 106,134 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

one o/s rear tail lamp not working

Fail 19 Jul 2013 106,134 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

one o/s rear tail lamp not working

Pass 2 Jul 2012 100,452 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 100,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 93,746 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 89,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 71,771 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 70,280 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 54,757 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 44,466 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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S563 MCS is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S563 MCS, 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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S563 MCS is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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