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T201 BDM

1999 Volvo S70

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,867 mi
Last recorded141,867 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT201 BDM
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2012 141,867 miles

rear exhaust slightly rusty

slight play in offside front rack end

Pass 2 Mar 2012 141,850 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 139,101 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2010 135,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 123,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 111,490 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 96,475 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 92,164 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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T201 BDM is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T201 BDM, 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 T201 BDM registered?

T201 BDM is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T201 BDM safe to buy?

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