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S793 XCR

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,246 mi
Last recorded143,246 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS793 XCR
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 143,246 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Dec 2015 141,318 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Mar 2014 140,834 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

exhaust system very rusty

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 21 Mar 2014 140,834 miles

exhaust system very rusty

o/s rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 2 May 2013 139,624 miles

drivers door check strap missing

exhaust system rusty

slight play at power rack n/s and o/s

suspension parts rusty

windscreen damaged n/s

Fail 23 Apr 2013 139,602 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

drivers door check strap missing

exhaust system rusty

slight play at power rack n/s and o/s

suspension parts rusty

windscreen damaged n/s

Pass 12 Mar 2012 139,408 miles

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

drivers door check strap missing

exhaust rusty

slight play at power rack n/s and o/s

slight windscreen damage n/s

Pass 15 Mar 2011 138,938 miles

exhaust system very rusty

n/s front tyre starting to scrub on outer edges

Pass 29 Jan 2010 137,997 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 134,928 miles

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

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

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

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

complete exhaust system very rusty

plastic side sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2008 130,887 miles

rear exhaust mount poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2007 127,505 miles

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

front and rear discs in poor condition

o/s front tyre wear on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2006 121,224 miles

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

near side front tyre wear on edge

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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S793 XCR is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S793 XCR, 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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S793 XCR is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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