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T437 ARW

1999 Volvo S70

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,645 mi
Last recorded139,645 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT437 ARW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 139,645 miles

rear tail pipe mounts broken

Pass 2 Oct 2012 128,421 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 128,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 119,644 miles

front number plate fading

nearside front cv gaiter perishing/leaking

offside front tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing bald on outer edges and outer side wall cut

Pass 30 Sep 2010 109,927 miles

power steering rack slightly damp

both front brake hoses just starting to crack

off side rear tyre getting low on the inner

slight front inner rack play both sides

Fail 21 Sep 2010 109,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front brake hoses just starting to crack

off side rear tyre getting low on the inner

power steering rack slightly damp

slight front inner rack play both sides

Pass 16 Sep 2009 100,489 miles

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on outer edge and outer side wall cut

Fail 15 Sep 2009 100,489 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on outer edge and outer side wall cut

Pass 9 Sep 2008 88,015 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 11 Sep 2007 76,412 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 68,141 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 68,074 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 60,262 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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T437 ARW is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T437 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T437 ARW registered?

T437 ARW is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T437 ARW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T437 ARW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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