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S693 BAV

1999 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

201,948 mi
Last recorded201,948 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS693 BAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 201,948 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 201,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 199,634 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 199,634 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 197,118 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 197,117 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside 1 of 2 Reg plate lamps not working.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2020 196,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 196,060 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking filter under floor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 192,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 189,785 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 186,999 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 186,999 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 186,999 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 183,606 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 180,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Power steering bottle is seeping

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 180,188 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Power steering bottle is seeping

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 177,640 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 177,639 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 174,525 miles

oil leak from gearbox area

rear exhaust box deteriorated

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 28 May 2012 170,618 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 170,618 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 166,097 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 163,398 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 136,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 161,097 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 161,097 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 154,737 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 154,737 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 145,445 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 136,418 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 136,418 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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S693 BAV is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 S693 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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S693 BAV is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 February 1999.

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