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T118 MBU

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,902 mi
Last recorded102,902 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT118 MBU
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 102,902 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 102,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 98,691 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 98,691 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 95,875 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front and rear brakes slightly juddering

Front and rear discs showing signs of wear and corrotion

Front springs and shockers corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front headlight cracked but not affecting beam image

Slight play in offside front track rod and lower ball joint

exhaust system corroded and rear hanger missing

Fail 8 Aug 2012 95,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front and rear brakes slightly juddering

Front and rear discs showing signs of wear and corrotion

Front springs and shockers corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front headlight cracked but not affecting beam image

Slight play in offside front track rod and lower ball joint

exhaust system corroded and rear hanger missing

Pass 25 May 2011 92,336 miles

Drivers front door corroded

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front discs showing signs of wear

Slight play in o/s/f track rod

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 May 2011 92,336 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Drivers front door corroded

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

Front discs showing signs of wear

Slight play in o/s/f track rod

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 87,184 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 81,642 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 76,959 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 57,599 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 55,597 miles

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

side walls of rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 1 Jun 2006 55,597 miles

side walls of rear tyres starting to crack

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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T118 MBU is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T118 MBU, 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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T118 MBU is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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