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S696 TKK

1999 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,934 mi
Last recorded151,934 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS696 TKK
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 151,934 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 151,934 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 142,946 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 142,946 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 135,449 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 135,449 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside door mirror seriously damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2012 127,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 127,127 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 106,475 miles

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

Engine oil level low

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in rack

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen scratched

Fail 14 Jan 2010 88,253 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 88,253 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 83,094 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 83,092 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 80,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 76,636 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 72,697 miles

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

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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S696 TKK is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S696 TKK, 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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S696 TKK is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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