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T625 ARW

1999 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

138,444 mi
Last recorded138,444 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT625 ARW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 138,444 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped less than 40mm outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom eye bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom eye bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from centre /rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 136,691 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe going into steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle bushes worn & perishing

Fail 20 Apr 2020 136,689 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sun visor doesn't remain in stowed away position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bald edges & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, bald inner edge & perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe going into steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle bushes worn & perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2019 134,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box around exit pipe weld (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres slightly worn on edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 131,129 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear pattern

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

drivers sun visor tapped in up position

Pass 2 May 2017 127,400 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test remved sat nav from windscreen ()

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

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

Offside sunvisor taped in up position

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak rear silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 124,764 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 120,437 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 120,437 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2014 114,184 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 114,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 107,542 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2012 101,461 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 101,454 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 May 2011 96,999 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight deteration on rear number plate

Fail 27 May 2011 96,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight deteration on rear number plate

Pass 1 Jun 2010 92,012 miles

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

slight deteraton on rear number plate

wiper blades split on ends

Pass 3 Jun 2009 85,654 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight power steering leak from reservoir

Pass 2 Jun 2008 78,635 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 78,635 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 May 2007 71,151 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 71,151 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

o/s rear tyre worn uneven on inside edge

Pass 5 Jun 2006 62,980 miles

uneven tyre wear on rear tyres

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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T625 ARW is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 T625 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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T625 ARW is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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