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T489 KAN

1999 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

252,347 mi
Last recorded252,347 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT489 KAN
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2020 252,347 miles

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

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 243,353 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Mar 2019 243,348 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2018 233,491 miles

Near side windscreen wiper blade spliting

Pass 7 Mar 2017 225,960 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 225,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 215,909 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 208,339 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 208,328 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 197,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

The N/S/F Brake Hose is quite badly cracked but not Fabric not yet visible

Fail 12 Mar 2014 197,834 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

The N/S/F Brake Hose is quite badly cracked but not Fabric not yet visible

Fail 12 Mar 2013 187,450 miles

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

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

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

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

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

looks like crack in exhaust maifold but is not blowing

slight play in power steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2013 187,450 miles

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

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

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

looks like crack in exhaust maifold but is not blowing

slight play in power steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2012 178,257 miles

Nearside front brake hose perished

Nearside steering rack has slight play

Offside front brake hose perished

Fail 14 Mar 2012 178,257 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake hose perished

Nearside steering rack has slight play

Offside front brake hose perished

Fail 8 Mar 2011 169,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 169,928 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 160,423 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 160,423 miles

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

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

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

engine misfiring at idle speed.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 150,868 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 150,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 140,990 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear number plate starting to seperate

slight knocking noise from suspension no visible faults found

Pass 4 Mar 2008 140,177 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 140,177 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 127,713 miles

rear exhaust support hanger mounting corroded and weak.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 111,128 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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T489 KAN is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 T489 KAN, 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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T489 KAN is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 17 April 1999.

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