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T521 LGP

1999 Volvo S70

Green Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

91,333 mi
Last recorded91,333 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT521 LGP
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 91,333 miles

Brake pedal has long travel

Nearside Front Tyre side walls damaged / worn

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 91,231 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pedal has long travel

Nearside Front Tyre side walls damaged / worn

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlight projected beam image deteriorated / headlight deteriorated

Offside Rear Parking brake lagging in operation

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 91,017 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 91,017 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 90,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Mar 2020 90,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 90,576 miles

Nearside Front head light internal reflector deteriorating

Fail 14 Mar 2019 90,576 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front head light internal reflector deteriorating

Pass 6 Mar 2018 89,951 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 89,189 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 88,213 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2016 88,213 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 86,171 miles

both N/S tyrer side wall deteriorating

Pass 5 Mar 2014 82,582 miles

N/S/R tyre side wall deteriorating

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 11 Mar 2013 80,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 77,762 miles

Front wipers worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 72,492 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 72,492 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 61,942 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 61,928 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 55,210 miles

offside front headlight aim on upper limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2007 55,210 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front headlight aim on upper limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2006 48,317 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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T521 LGP is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 T521 LGP, 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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What year was T521 LGP registered?

T521 LGP is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 13 March 1999.

Is T521 LGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T521 LGP shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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