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S651 BAV

1999 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,102 mi
Last recorded121,102 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS651 BAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 121,102 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 120,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 120,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 119,506 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 118,770 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 117,773 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 116,576 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 114,491 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2013 112,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jan 2012 108,674 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Jan 2011 104,512 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 100,614 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 100,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 19 Jan 2009 96,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 92,010 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 91,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 87,662 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 81,940 miles

front disics worn over 60%

How Reliable is the Volvo S70?

Based on 77,770 MOT tests across 7,179 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,207
position lamp(s) not working 2,216
Direction indicator incorrect colour 2,212
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,143
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S651 BAV is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Volvo S70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 110,209 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S70 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S651 BAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Volvo S70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S651 BAV is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 2 February 1999.

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