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T179 SCN

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,767 mi
Last recorded65,767 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT179 SCN
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 65,767 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 63,519 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 60,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 60,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 58,286 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs heavy corrsion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shock absorbers have heavy corrsion to body of shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 58,285 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs heavy corrsion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both shock absorbers have heavy corrsion to body of shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 55,328 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 54,425 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 53,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 52,848 miles

Offside Front Outer CV boot has grease on but no signs of damage

Pass 29 Jun 2018 51,347 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 49,759 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer CV boot has greaes on but no signs of damage.

Rear Exhaust box rear hanger part corroded off but secure.

coil spring corroded OSF, NSF, NSR and OSR coil springs corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 48,789 miles

All coil springs corroded.

Offside Front Outer CV boot has grease on but no signs of damage.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 47,633 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 47,633 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 46,673 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 46,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 45,514 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,495 miles

Front discs corroded.

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear discs corroded.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 42,755 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 42,755 miles

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

Advise O/S/R and N/S/R tyre starting to crack.

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front and rear No. plates just starting to delaminate.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,064 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

rear discs slightly pitted

slight cracks in n/s/r tyre sidewall

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 3 Jul 2009 39,286 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 37,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front bottom ball joint boot split

offside front bottom ball joint boot split

Fail 4 Jul 2008 37,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front bottom ball joint boot split

offside front bottom ball joint boot split

Pass 6 Jul 2007 35,710 miles

N/S/F parking light out

N/S/R outer tail light out

Pass 7 Jul 2006 33,053 miles

O/S/F parking light out

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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T179 SCN is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T179 SCN, 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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T179 SCN is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 14 July 1999.

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