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S966 BMR

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,971 mi
Last recorded102,971 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS966 BMR
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2013 102,971 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 96,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 93,561 miles

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

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

o/s steering rack arm has slight play in

Pass 28 Apr 2010 90,769 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 86,034 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 81,950 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 74,820 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 67,112 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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S966 BMR is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S966 BMR, 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 S966 BMR registered?

S966 BMR is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S966 BMR safe to buy?

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