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T307 XTO

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,542 mi
Last recorded104,542 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT307 XTO
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 104,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine has an oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

near side inner steering rack joint has play when vehicle is jacked

off side front tyre has a cut on outer shoulder but does not meet failiure requirements

Fail 15 Apr 2014 104,542 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine has an oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

near side inner steering rack joint has play when vehicle is jacked

off side front tyre has a cut on outer shoulder but does not meet failiure requirements

Pass 18 Apr 2013 101,648 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine has oil leaks

exhaust deteriorating

front brake pads wearing low

near side front and off side front flexible brake hoses deteriorating

rear suspension arms corroding

Fail 17 Apr 2013 101,648 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine has oil leaks

exhaust deteriorating

front brake pads wearing low

near side front and off side front flexible brake hoses deteriorating

rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 2 Apr 2012 96,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

front brake pads getting low

near side inner track joint has slight play

Fail 2 Apr 2012 96,420 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

front brake pads getting low

near side inner track joint has slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2011 89,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in n/s steering rack mounting

Fail 21 Apr 2011 89,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in n/s steering rack mounting

Pass 2 Mar 2010 86,897 miles

corrosion "lip" to nearside rear brake disc

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play to nearside inner rack joint

Pass 24 Apr 2008 86,819 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 86,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 80,190 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 72,200 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on outside

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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T307 XTO is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T307 XTO, 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 T307 XTO registered?

T307 XTO is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T307 XTO safe to buy?

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