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T685 JEX

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

132,318 mi
Last recorded132,318 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT685 JEX
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 132,318 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 125,107 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 117,787 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 112,782 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2020 108,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 98,368 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 88,599 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 78,983 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 70,313 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 70,313 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 68,832 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 67,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 65,108 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 65,108 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 62,777 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 60,310 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 60,225 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 56,978 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 54,005 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 51,139 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 47,344 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)

n/s/f anti-roll bar link rod.dirt boot is split.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 43,288 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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T685 JEX is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 T685 JEX, 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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T685 JEX is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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