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T194 RFE

1999 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,932 mi
Last recorded178,932 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT194 RFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 178,932 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 168,617 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 162,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 162,327 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 148,951 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play from both side steering rack ends

Fail 16 Jun 2009 148,951 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play from both side steering rack ends

Pass 20 Jun 2008 140,243 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 29 Jun 2007 130,176 miles

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

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

slight play in both side steering rack ends

spring assistors fitted to rear

Pass 29 Jun 2006 119,725 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T194 RFE is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T194 RFE, 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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T194 RFE is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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