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T437 BLM

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,337 mi
Last recorded127,337 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT437 BLM
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 127,337 miles

Middle Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 127,337 miles

Middle Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/S Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 125,085 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 118,988 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 118,988 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 114,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 114,718 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2010 102,884 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2010 102,884 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2009 100,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 100,069 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 98,339 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 98,336 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 96,992 miles

o/s front indicator starting to discolour

power steering belt starting to crack

rear exhaust bracket broken

slight damage front number plate

slight damage o/s front tyre side wall

Pass 14 Jun 2006 89,423 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

exhaust system slightly noisy

offside rear tyre has a nail in it and low tread

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 BLM is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BLM, 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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T437 BLM is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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