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S70 RCT

1999 Volvo S70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,586 mi
Last recorded108,586 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 RCT
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 108,586 miles

Crack in exhaust front pipe.

Nearside Front Tyre scrubbing on inner edge.

Pass 19 Jun 2019 103,280 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 103,269 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brakes slight bind

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 97,503 miles

Nearside Front brake hose deteriorated

Offside Front brake hose deteriorated

Offside Front suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2017 97,468 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 3 rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

light corrosion to brake survo

light corrosion to rear suspension components

offside front headlight image slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing slightly on the inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2017 97,468 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 3 rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

light corrosion to brake survo

light corrosion to rear suspension components

offside front headlight image slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing slightly on the inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2016 96,390 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (inner faces) (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

offside headlamp image/pattern is slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2015 95,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 93,165 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 89,610 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 89,607 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 87,839 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 83,523 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 76,331 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 70,681 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 64,054 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 58,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 53,353 miles

n/s/f a/r/b link cov er split

plastic engine and sill covers fitted

unable to see all bnrake pipes pads/discs by design

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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S70 RCT is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel 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 S70 RCT, 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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What year was S70 RCT registered?

S70 RCT is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 5 October 1999.

Is S70 RCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S70 RCT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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