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S85 JNW

1999 Volvo S70

Brown Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

254,256 mi
Last recorded254,256 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 JNW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2014 254,256 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 254,256 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 249,387 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 242,541 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 235,393 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Jan 2012 235,393 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 225,633 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 225,633 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 209,799 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 209,789 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 177,941 miles

rear reg plate poor

Pass 2 Jan 2008 146,548 miles

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

play in steering rack n/s

rear reg plate poor

Pass 13 Dec 2006 113,808 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 87,858 miles

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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S85 JNW is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Brown with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S85 JNW, 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 S85 JNW registered?

S85 JNW is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S85 JNW safe to buy?

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