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T505 JAD

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

179,513 mi
Last recorded179,513 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT505 JAD
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 179,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 179,006 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 177,625 miles

near and offside front strut tops harsh

servo slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2024 177,625 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake servo corroded

near and offside front strut top bearings stiff

Pass 21 Jun 2023 176,610 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 175,469 miles

general underside corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2022 175,464 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2021 174,561 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 173,688 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 173,688 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 171,933 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2018 170,332 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 168,163 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded and holed (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 168,162 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded and holed (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 165,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

coil spring corroded Both fronts and rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 165,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

coil spring corroded Both fronts and rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 161,830 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 158,407 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 158,407 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 148,667 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 148,430 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 135,931 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 135,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 125,338 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

rear exhaust mounting corroded

slight play in steering rack ends

stone chip in offside headlamp lens

Pass 23 Jul 2010 113,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

stone chip in offside headlamp lens

Fail 21 Jul 2010 112,954 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

stone chip in offside headlamp lens

Pass 14 Aug 2009 103,184 miles

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

n/s/r brake is binding slightly

o/s/f headlamp glass has a stone chip

o/s/r light unit is slightly damaged

slight play in both front suspension drop links

Pass 22 May 2008 90,037 miles

front number plate deteriorating

offside wiper blade starting to split

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 22 May 2007 76,226 miles

2nd bonnet catch not working

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Fail 22 May 2007 76,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

2nd bonnet latch not working

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

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 24 May 2006 63,030 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bonnet 2nd release lever broken

handbrake travel getting long

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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T505 JAD is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 T505 JAD, 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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T505 JAD is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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