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T742 YAN

1999 Volvo S70

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,444 mi
Last recorded65,444 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT742 YAN
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 65,444 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 65,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 63,509 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 62,022 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 59,710 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 59,710 miles

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

Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T742 YAN is a 1999 Volvo S70 in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T742 YAN, 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 T742 YAN registered?

T742 YAN is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 16 April 1999.

Is T742 YAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T742 YAN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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