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T61 KBJ

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,410 mi
Last recorded167,410 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT61 KBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 167,410 miles

alternater belt needs renewuing

both front rollbar links worn

e ngine oil leak

front brake hoses perished

nearside wishbone bushes deteriorating

top engine sabilizer bar bushes worn

wiper blades poor

Fail 26 Jul 2012 167,410 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

alternater belt needs renewuing

both front rollbar links worn

e ngine oil leak

front brake hoses perished

nearside wishbone bushes deteriorating

top engine sabilizer bar bushes worn

wiper blades poor

Pass 4 Aug 2011 153,454 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

passenger mirror broken

Fail 28 Jul 2011 153,454 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear brake discs corroded

passenger mirror broken

Pass 29 Jul 2010 137,073 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

nearside door mirrow glass broken

Fail 22 Jul 2010 137,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

both rear brake discs pitted

nearside door mirrow glass broken

Pass 20 Jul 2009 122,499 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe needs renewing

Fail 20 Jul 2009 122,499 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyre valves need renewing

Pass 1 Aug 2008 107,046 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 106,968 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 94,280 miles

front indicators losing colour

front lower sus arm inner bushes wearing

Pass 23 Jun 2006 77,513 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/r brake disc outer face corroded

reare exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2005 64,599 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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T61 KBJ is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T61 KBJ, 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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T61 KBJ is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 12 June 1999.

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