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S647 BAV

1999 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,395 mi
Last recorded207,395 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS647 BAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 207,395 miles

front o/s tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust tailpipe excesively corroded

rear o/s tyre worn close to limit

Fail 25 Nov 2013 207,395 miles

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

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

front o/s tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust tailpipe excesively corroded

rear o/s tyre worn close to limit

Pass 28 Nov 2012 203,909 miles

rear o/s tyre on legal limit

Fail 27 Nov 2012 203,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear o/s tyre on legal limit

Pass 27 May 2011 196,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in offside steering

Fail 26 May 2011 196,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in offside steering

Pass 25 May 2010 183,739 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 172,252 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 172,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 154,710 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 133,624 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 117,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S647 BAV is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S647 BAV, 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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S647 BAV is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 February 1999.

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