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S636 DPP

1999 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,224 mi
Last recorded196,224 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS636 DPP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 196,224 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 196,224 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 189,251 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 189,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 181,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

front tyres low inner edges

Fail 15 Aug 2012 181,077 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres low inner edges

Pass 11 Aug 2011 167,783 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 155,872 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 145,021 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 140,468 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 137,237 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 137,237 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 127,023 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 110,631 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2005 110,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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S636 DPP is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S636 DPP, 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 S636 DPP registered?

S636 DPP is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S636 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S636 DPP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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