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S574 GUD

1999 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,435 mi
Last recorded141,435 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS574 GUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2015 141,435 miles

parking brake has slight travel-wipers smearing-exhaust system corroded-fuel filter secured by tie-oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly-wishbone bushes perished

power steering damp, no leak visible-slight judder at front brakes-power steering pipes corroded-ABS rings corroded-front and rear coil springs corroded-all flexi hose ferrules corroded-all rear axle bushes perished

x2 front links slight play and boots deteriated-x2 front tyrew low

Fail 11 Apr 2015 141,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

parking brake has slight travel-wipers smearing-exhaust system corroded-fuel filter secured by tie-oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly-wishbone bushes perished

power steering damp, no leak visible-slight judder at front brakes-power steering pipes corroded-ABS rings corroded-front and rear coil springs corroded-all flexi hose ferrules corroded-all rear axle bushes perished

Pass 25 Mar 2014 136,688 miles

exhaust coroded-fuel filter secured by tie-coil springs corrodd-wishbone bushs slightly perished-slight judder at front brakes-abs rings corroded-

Pass 11 Mar 2013 131,035 miles

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

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2013 131,032 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

osf cv boot clip loose

power steering pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 129,150 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 129,150 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 125,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 120,309 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

number plate startin to discolour but still legible

offside front inner track rod has play in inner ball joint

Battery insecure

Fail 18 Jan 2010 120,307 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

number plate startin to discolour but still legible

offside front inner track rod has play in inner ball joint

Battery insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2009 117,161 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 117,161 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 111,091 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 111,071 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 103,961 miles

Nearside handbrake reading lower than expected - rear brakes may need attention

Pass 23 Dec 2005 96,451 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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S574 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S574 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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S574 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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