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T689 JEC

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

182,169 mi
Last recorded182,169 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT689 JEC
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 182,169 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 12 Sep 2018 182,149 miles

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

Offside Power steering component leaking Leaking from gaiter. (2.1.5 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 176,178 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 170,360 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 164,500 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 158,463 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 152,131 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 146,770 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 139,723 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s no/plate bulb dim

Pass 31 Aug 2010 132,105 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 123,452 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 114,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 107,239 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 99,457 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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T689 JEC is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 T689 JEC, 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 T689 JEC registered?

T689 JEC is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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