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T599 LBD

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

278,608 mi
Last recorded278,608 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT599 LBD
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 278,608 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

light underbody corrosion

light underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2018 272,366 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 272,315 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 262,823 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear inner side light inop

Fail 26 Jul 2017 262,823 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear inner side light inop

Pass 21 Jul 2016 256,172 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2015 249,632 miles

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

slight play in offside front steering tie rod end

Pass 29 Jul 2014 241,020 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in offside front steering tie rod end

Pass 22 Jul 2013 235,832 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 235,832 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 229,984 miles

airbag light on

slight play nearside front steering rack end

Pass 8 Aug 2011 221,321 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s front discs worn, lip on outer edge

Fail 30 Jul 2011 221,321 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

n/s & o/s front discs worn, lip on outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2010 210,483 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 210,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 200,746 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 200,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 195,667 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 187,414 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 171,395 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 140,478 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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T599 LBD is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T599 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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T599 LBD is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 14 July 1999.

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