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T353 AER

1999 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,492 mi
Last recorded187,492 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT353 AER
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 187,492 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 187,492 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose excessively damaged both flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2016 178,733 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 178,425 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 170,449 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity boot contaminated with grease

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 170,416 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rack inner joint excessive free play (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rack inner joint excessive free play (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity boot contaminated with grease

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 160,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 160,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 146,616 miles

Both rear shock absorber bottom bushes deteriorated

Exhaust tailpipe bracket broken but still adequitly supported

N/S/F Fog light not working

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 146,616 miles

Both rear shock absorber bottom bushes deteriorated

Exhaust tailpipe bracket broken but still adequitly supported

N/S/F Fog light not working

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 130,744 miles

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 130,744 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 109,874 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket deteriated

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 90,702 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 82,581 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 81,264 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 76,614 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 72,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 72,141 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 66,849 miles

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 6 Mar 2006 62,943 miles

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

o/s/r tyre tread starting to "step" on inside.

Fail 6 Mar 2006 62,943 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

o/s/r tyre tread starting to "step" on inside.

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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T353 AER is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T353 AER, 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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T353 AER is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 9 March 1999.

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