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T428 ARW

1999 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,031 mi
Last recorded129,031 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT428 ARW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 129,031 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2020 129,031 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 May 2019 123,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 123,871 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 117,930 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 117,929 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 111,491 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 111,491 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 102,901 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 97,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs corroding on edges

Rearmost exhaust bracket corroded and broken but system still secure at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2015 97,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs corroding on edges

Rearmost exhaust bracket corroded and broken but system still secure at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2014 91,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust brackets broken (2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 58,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,907 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

advise offside rear and offside front tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,311 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 34,311 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 30,765 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,946 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,773 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 19,984 miles

Nearside front tyre becoming low, 2mm, limit 1.6mm, keep check on.

Nearside front wiper blade starting to tear, recommend replace.

Power steering reservoir, moist with fluid, recommend clean & keep check on.

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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T428 ARW is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T428 ARW, 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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T428 ARW is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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