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T662 ARW

1999 Volvo S70

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

76,867 mi
Last recorded76,867 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT662 ARW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 76,867 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 72,846 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 69,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2023 69,499 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2023 69,468 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 68,195 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 68,129 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2020 68,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 66,830 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 66,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 62,402 miles

Nearside Front Engine/Gearbox rubber mounting deteriorated but no excessive movement

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Rear tyre under inflated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 62,362 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread area

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

Pass 25 May 2016 61,650 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 61,650 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 61,044 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 61,044 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 60,741 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,777 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 56,529 miles

advise crack in o/s/f indicator lens and both front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 55,054 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 51,386 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 47,834 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 43,830 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 38,983 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 35,415 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 35,413 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre on 2mm on outer edge

nearside rear lamp unit broken

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm on inner edge

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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T662 ARW is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 T662 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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What year was T662 ARW registered?

T662 ARW is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T662 ARW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T662 ARW shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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