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T68 JNE

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

214,046 mi
Last recorded214,046 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT68 JNE
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 214,046 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust starting to corrode, surface rust

front and rear sub frames starting to corrode, surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes starting to crack and deteriorate

some steering components starting to corrode, surface rust

under floor panels surface rust

Fail 21 Feb 2020 214,036 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust starting to corrode, surface rust

front and rear sub frames starting to corrode, surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes starting to crack and deteriorate

some steering components starting to corrode, surface rust

under floor panels surface rust

Pass 3 Jan 2019 211,891 miles

All steering and suspension bushes starting to perish

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Slight play in N/S steering rack arm.

Pass 3 Jan 2018 209,519 miles

All steering and suspension bushes starting to perish

Engine light on

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight play in N/S steering rack arm

Pass 23 Jan 2017 207,361 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 207,361 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 205,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

os headlamp low output

rear suspenion bushes deteriorated

slight front & rear brake applicatio uneven

Fail 19 Jan 2016 205,938 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

os headlamp low output

rear suspenion bushes deteriorated

slight front & rear brake applicatio uneven

Pass 20 Jan 2015 203,521 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust deteriorated

nsr + osr suspenion bush worn slightly

Fail 20 Jan 2015 203,521 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust deteriorated

nsr + osr suspenion bush worn slightly

slight brake app uneven

Pass 20 Jan 2014 200,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight cleaning wiper blades worn

Fail 20 Jan 2014 200,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight cleaning wiper blades worn

Pass 24 Jan 2013 198,731 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/r brake sticking very slightly

Fail 23 Jan 2013 198,731 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/r brake sticking very slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2012 195,733 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 192,717 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 88,124 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 182,893 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 175,266 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 166,308 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 166,308 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 158,563 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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T68 JNE 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 68.2%.

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 T68 JNE, 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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T68 JNE is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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