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T570 RBR

1999 Volvo S70

Gold Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

221,697 mi
Last recorded221,697 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT570 RBR
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 221,697 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 221,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

power steering resevour cap missing

trailor socket broken

Pass 1 Feb 2011 199,885 miles

advise bonnet.

advise drivers door.

airbag light on.

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

chips in w/screen.

Fail 27 Jan 2011 199,394 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

advise bonnet.

advise drivers door.

airbag light on.

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

chips in w/screen.

service light on.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 176,535 miles

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

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

fit new plates change by DLVA

Fail 25 Jan 2010 176,535 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

fit new plates change by DLVA

Pass 27 May 2009 170,210 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 155,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front trackrod end has play in ball joint

Fail 27 May 2008 155,253 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front trackrod end has play in ball joint

Pass 2 Jun 2007 141,437 miles

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

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

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

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

left rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

right rear tyre almost void of tread on inner shoulder

Pass 5 Jun 2006 129,189 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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T570 RBR is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Gold with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T570 RBR, 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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T570 RBR is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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