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T557 ARW

1999 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,085 mi
Last recorded131,085 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT557 ARW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 131,085 miles

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

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

front no plate damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2013 131,085 miles

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

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

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

front no plate damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2012 120,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid level slightly low

offside rear brake disc is pitted

Pass 4 Mar 2011 107,178 miles

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

front reg plate slight damage

Fail 4 Mar 2011 107,178 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front reg plate slight damage

Pass 16 Mar 2010 95,321 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 86,226 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 79,745 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 72,043 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 63,001 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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T557 ARW is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T557 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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T557 ARW is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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