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T598 LBD

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

110,230 mi
Last recorded110,230 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT598 LBD
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 110,230 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Slight play in both front steering rack ends

Fail 25 Jul 2011 110,230 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Slight play in both front steering rack ends

Pass 23 Jul 2010 106,192 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 106,133 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 97,764 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brakes have imbalance of 24%,both front discs have slight run out

play in lower steering column universal joint

Fail 16 Jul 2009 97,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

play in lower steering column universal joint

Pass 29 Jul 2008 83,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 83,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 70,198 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2007 70,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2006 59,396 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 59,352 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 59,352 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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T598 LBD is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 T598 LBD, 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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T598 LBD is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 13 August 1999.

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