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S587 GUD

1999 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

214,069 mi
Last recorded214,069 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS587 GUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 214,069 miles

Nearside Dipped beam pattern poor image

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber fixing bolt loose, tightened.

Offside rack gaiter twisted

Fail 4 Jan 2017 214,045 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside steering rack gaiter is twisted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light is on

Pass 5 Jan 2016 209,489 miles

Offside front steering rack gaiter is twisted.

Rear handbrake cables close to fexy hoses.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 203,921 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 202,550 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 202,550 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 196,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 196,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 189,961 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 189,797 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 176,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak from transmission area.

Plastic sill covers fitted full inspection of sills not possible.

Fail 17 Sep 2010 176,254 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak from transmission area.

Plastic sill covers fitted full inspection of sills not possible.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 164,287 miles

Front brake discs inner surfaces slightly corroded.

Slight wear in steering rack to track rod joint.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 152,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 138,586 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 123,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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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S587 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S587 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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S587 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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