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S579 NCK

1999 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,685 mi
Last recorded118,685 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS579 NCK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2016 118,685 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge ( poor ) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower side light

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 115,663 miles

o/s front tyre tread low and inner wall started to crack

rear exhaust bracket broken stil supported

Pass 23 Jul 2014 114,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 110,277 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 106,749 miles

nearside parkbrake needs adjustment

Pass 23 Jul 2011 102,196 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 102,196 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 98,573 miles

ADVISE N/S +O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS RUBBERS SPLIT

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE PUNCTURED

ADVISE SLIGHT VEER TO LEFT UNDER BRAKING

Pass 28 Jul 2009 94,160 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 91,786 miles

rubber split on o/s front tie bar link

Pass 25 Jul 2007 88,970 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 84,619 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe mounting broken †

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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S579 NCK is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S579 NCK, 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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S579 NCK is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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