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T283 RYC

1999 Volvo S70

Cream Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT283 RYC
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2016

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 87,401 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 87,401 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 82,844 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 77,870 miles

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Pass 28 Dec 2011 74,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 69,992 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 65,160 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 60,060 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 53,623 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 45,756 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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T283 RYC is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Cream with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 T283 RYC, 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 T283 RYC registered?

T283 RYC is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is T283 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T283 RYC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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