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S617 KLX

1999 Volvo V70

Beige Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,712 mi
Last recorded99,712 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS617 KLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 99,712 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 99,712 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 92,638 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 85,965 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 79,836 miles

Nearside Front steering rack damp

Fail 9 Feb 2016 79,836 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front steering rack damp

Pass 10 Feb 2015 77,348 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outter edge

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2014 71,808 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 71,808 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 63,134 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 4 Mar 2013 63,134 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,442 miles

rear brake disc rusty and pitted.nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outter edge

Fail 14 Feb 2012 54,442 miles

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

rear brake disc rusty and pitted.nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outter edge

Pass 9 Mar 2011 51,257 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 48,084 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 48,084 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 44,492 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 39,383 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 39,383 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 34,675 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 27,764 miles

Handbrake close to stop

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

Fail 10 Feb 2006 27,764 miles

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

Handbrake close to stop

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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 KLX is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Beige with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S617 KLX, 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 KLX registered?

S617 KLX is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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