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T347 FWW

1999 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

248,553 mi
Last recorded248,553 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT347 FWW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2020 248,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 236,824 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 236,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 228,386 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 226,748 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

engine light on

Fail 16 Oct 2017 226,748 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

engine light on

Pass 14 Oct 2016 224,282 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Outer box mounting broken

Fail 14 Oct 2016 224,280 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Outer box mounting broken

Pass 13 Oct 2015 215,763 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 215,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 207,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine light on

Fail 19 Sep 2014 207,083 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine light on

Pass 9 Oct 2013 200,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 200,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

Pass 9 Oct 2012 192,711 miles

sill covers

Pass 11 Oct 2011 185,277 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 185,277 miles

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

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

both front headlamp slightly dull

slight play in os of steering rack

Pass 23 Sep 2010 175,290 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

engine warning lamp on

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Sep 2009 165,671 miles

o/s/r side light dull

sill covers fitted

slight play in rack

slight seperation on no.plates

Fail 21 Sep 2009 165,658 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

o/s/r side light dull

sill covers fitted

slight play in rack

slight seperation on no.plates

Pass 29 Sep 2008 157,088 miles

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

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

play in steering rack

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2007 147,006 miles

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

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

play in rack

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2006 137,439 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 130,052 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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T347 FWW is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T347 FWW, 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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T347 FWW is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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