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T187 KLE

1999 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

269,871 mi
Last recorded269,871 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT187 KLE
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 269,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s headlight faint pattern

o/s/ steering racj gatior slight split

Pass 4 May 2011 263,735 miles

Dampness around steering rack area.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 May 2011 263,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Dampness around steering rack area.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 259,160 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 259,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 256,296 miles

o/s steering rack track rod inner joint has some free play

Fail 6 Feb 2009 25,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s steering rack track rod inner joint has some free play

Pass 31 Jan 2008 250,187 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 250,120 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 240,081 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 216,030 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 216,016 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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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T187 KLE is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T187 KLE, 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 T187 KLE registered?

T187 KLE is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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