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T429 ARW

1999 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,059 mi
Last recorded84,059 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT429 ARW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 84,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 16 Aug 2011 69,487 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 69,487 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 66,372 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 66,300 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside outer tail light not working

nearside rear mud flap insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2009 63,191 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

floorpan becoming rusty

offside front door strap attachment to pillar fractured

Fail 1 Sep 2009 63,121 miles

Centre Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

floorpan becoming rusty

offside front door strap attachment to pillar fractured

Pass 10 Sep 2008 59,581 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers door strap damaged at pillar

floor rusted at h/brake cable entry points

lower coolant hose damaged and clip rusty

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 9 Sep 2008 59,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers door strap damaged at pillar

floor rusted at h/brake cable entry points

lower coolant hose damaged and clip rusty

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 18 Aug 2007 56,398 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 56,387 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

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

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2006 51,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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T429 ARW is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 T429 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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T429 ARW is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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