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T134 JLE

1999 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,363 mi
Last recorded108,363 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT134 JLE
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2023 108,363 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 96,862 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 96,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 85,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jul 2019 71,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 54,939 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 54,927 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 41,987 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2016 39,330 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 39,330 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 38,064 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 35,276 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 7 Mar 2013 33,273 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 33,273 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 31,918 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

horn poor

Fail 15 Mar 2012 31,917 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

horn poor

Pass 4 Apr 2011 29,671 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 29,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,587 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 27,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,429 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 24,720 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 24,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 22,416 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 22,416 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 20,966 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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T134 JLE is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T134 JLE, 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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T134 JLE is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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