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T438 ARW

1999 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,778 mi
Last recorded95,778 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT438 ARW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2017 95,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack

Rear Exhaust Badly Corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 91,927 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 88,010 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 84,152 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 81,398 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 81,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 77,654 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 71,157 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 63,980 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 57,090 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 51,137 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 44,001 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 33,042 miles

unable to see brake pad condition

Pass 22 Jun 2006 30,544 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 26,427 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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T438 ARW is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 T438 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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T438 ARW is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 17 March 1999.

Is T438 ARW safe to buy?

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