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T657 ARW

1999 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,910 mi
Last recorded80,910 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT657 ARW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 80,910 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 80,908 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 77,750 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear pads and discs low

Pass 25 Sep 2015 77,570 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 77,570 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play x2 (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 69,176 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 64,259 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,904 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 55,342 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 51,125 miles

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

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

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

catalytic convertor rattling.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 39,134 miles

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

exhaust cat broken inside

Fail 18 Feb 2008 35,260 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 35,260 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 31,289 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 31,289 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Feb 2006 27,474 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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T657 ARW is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T657 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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T657 ARW is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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