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S617 GUD

1999 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

196,628 mi
Last recorded196,628 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS617 GUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 196,628 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 196,280 miles

Both rear tyres badly worn inner shoulder

both headlamps pattern poor

nearside front disc corroded inner face

Pass 8 Dec 2016 196,118 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 195,672 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 195,203 miles

Engine MIL lit.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 194,270 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 192,005 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 185,706 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 179,856 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 173,300 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 173,298 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 165,022 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 164,727 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 154,495 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre worn uneven on inside edge

Pass 29 Sep 2006 139,114 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 122,228 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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S617 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S617 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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What year was S617 GUD registered?

S617 GUD is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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