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T708 LFL

1999 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

131,589 mi
Last recorded131,589 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT708 LFL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 131,589 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front brake backing plate missing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 131,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front brake backplate missing

Pass 16 Sep 2020 128,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 128,176 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog light inop

Pass 17 Sep 2019 124,075 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 124,075 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 119,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 119,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged driveshaft toothed wheel (1.6 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 115,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 115,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

parking brake over adjusted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 109,828 miles

Offside Front Light fraying to drivers belt

Fail 21 Sep 2016 109,824 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wire insecure (1.9.2a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Front Light fraying to drivers belt

Pass 13 Oct 2015 106,300 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Drivers belt lightly frayed

Offside Front Drivers door check strap, welding broken

Fail 7 Oct 2015 106,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drivers belt lightly frayed

Offside Front Drivers door check strap, welding broken

Pass 13 Oct 2014 101,880 miles

Drivers side front,drive shaft boot, leaking a small amount of grease

Pass 3 Oct 2013 96,681 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 96,680 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 93,234 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

noise around pulley area (suspect air-compressor)

rear brake pads getting low(offside rear outer)

slight play behind nearside rack boot

stone chip in offside headlamp

front tyres getting low (nearside front very close to legal limit)

rear brake im-balance offside rear 100 over nearside rear 70 100/70

Pass 30 Sep 2011 87,787 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 87,787 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 83,441 miles

Driver seat betl has slight fluffing or fraying but has not weakened the belt or affected its operation.

Front wipers starting to splitt but still clear the screen effectivley.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 83,438 miles

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

Driver seat betl has slight fluffing or fraying but has not weakened the belt or affected its operation.

Front wipers starting to splitt but still clear the screen effectivley.

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 79,488 miles

alternator bearings noisy

Fail 5 Oct 2009 79,475 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

alternator bearings noisy

Pass 7 Oct 2008 75,428 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 67,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 59,328 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 50,973 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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T708 LFL is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 T708 LFL, 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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T708 LFL is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 22 June 1999.

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