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S894 SPW

1999 Volvo S70

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,300 mi
Last recorded167,300 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS894 SPW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 167,300 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

head light patton poor

mill light on

Fail 24 Jun 2013 167,300 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

head light patton poor

mill light on

spear tyre fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2012 157,421 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

raer chassis corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2012 157,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

raer chassis corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2011 148,029 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 132,902 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 120,597 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 109,743 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 91,459 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 75,607 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 75,607 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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S894 SPW is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S894 SPW, 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 S894 SPW registered?

S894 SPW is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 6 February 1999.

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