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T550 ARW

1999 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,011 mi
Last recorded94,011 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT550 ARW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 94,011 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 89,774 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 89,774 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both O/Side and N/Side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 89,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 89,266 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 89,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 88,439 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 87,621 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 86,624 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 85,467 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 85,467 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 84,045 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 82,591 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 81,300 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 79,034 miles

Near side front tyre sidewall damaged but no cords or structure exposed at time of test

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 77,344 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 75,786 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 74,150 miles

Exhaust tailpipe deteriorated

O/S/R tyre sidewall starting to perish

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 72,299 miles

Exhaust tailpipe section deteriorated

Fail 2 Mar 2011 70,591 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 70,591 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 68,399 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 65,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2008 62,865 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 62,865 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 60,731 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 58,740 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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T550 ARW is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T550 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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What year was T550 ARW registered?

T550 ARW is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T550 ARW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T550 ARW shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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