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S59 CSG

1999 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,045 mi
Last recorded89,045 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 CSG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 89,045 miles

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 14 Jun 2018 89,041 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 5 Jul 2017 83,409 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 83,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 77,384 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

nearside rear tyre starting to split and perish

offside front tyre has uneven tyre wear

Pass 9 Jul 2015 65,582 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 65,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 61,001 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 58,924 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 56,755 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 54,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 52,314 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 48,946 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2007 46,421 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 43,679 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 40,330 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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S59 CSG is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S59 CSG, 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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S59 CSG is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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