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T772 ARW

1999 Volvo S70

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

131,255 mi
Last recorded131,255 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT772 ARW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 131,255 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on axle beam (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear brake back plates

n/s/f brake back plate missing

o/s front brake back plate corroded

slight play in n/s steering tie rod end

Fail 2 Dec 2021 131,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on axle beam (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear brake back plates

n/s/f brake back plate missing

o/s front brake back plate corroded

slight play in n/s steering tie rod end

Pass 30 Nov 2020 127,258 miles

n/s/f brake hose deterioating

rear number plate deterioting

front brake back plates corroded

slight play in n/s steering tie rod end

Fail 30 Nov 2020 127,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake back plates corroded

n/s/f brake hose deterioating

rear number plate deterioting

slight play in n/s steering tie rod end

Pass 18 Dec 2019 123,930 miles

corrosion to o/s and n/s front brake back plates

light corrosion to brake hose ferrule on top of axle beam

light corrosion to o/s/r axle beam mounting

Fail 17 Dec 2019 123,930 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

corrosion to o/s and n/s front brake back plates

light corrosion to brake hose ferrule on top of axle beam

light corrosion to o/s/r axle beam mounting

Pass 2 Jan 2019 119,671 miles

corrosion to front brake back plates

engine management light on

rear exhaust mounting broken but still supported

Fail 17 Dec 2018 119,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

corrosion to front brake back plates

engine management light on

rear exhaust mounting broken but still supported

Pass 20 Dec 2017 115,028 miles

corrosion to front brake back plates

light corrosion to rear axle beam mounting bracket

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge close to limit

Fail 20 Dec 2017 115,028 miles

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

corrosion to front brake back plates

light corrosion to rear axle beam mounting bracket

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge close to limit

Pass 19 Dec 2016 109,639 miles

slight play in o/s tierod end

splitting to n/s/f wishbone bush

Pass 17 Dec 2015 104,474 miles

corrosion to o/s/r disc

slight play in o/s tierod end

Pass 18 Dec 2014 97,963 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 97,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 91,808 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on edge

pitting to o/s/r brake disc

Fail 12 Dec 2013 91,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing on edge

pitting to o/s/r brake disc

Pass 19 Dec 2012 87,452 miles

both front antiroll bar link dust covers split

n/s rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 18 Dec 2012 87,452 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front antiroll bar link dust covers split

Pass 14 Dec 2011 83,492 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Rubber boot split on o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 14 Dec 2011 83,492 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear tyres perished

Rubber boot split on o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 23 Dec 2010 78,929 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 78,929 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 75,420 miles

Cut in sidewall n/s/f tyre

N/s/f fog lamp lens broken

Fail 14 Dec 2009 75,420 miles

Cut in sidewall n/s/f tyre

N/s/f fog lamp lens broken

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 71,361 miles

O/s headlamp dull

Fail 10 Dec 2008 71,361 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/s headlamp dull

Pass 20 Dec 2007 66,686 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 60,870 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 55,238 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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T772 ARW is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 T772 ARW, 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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T772 ARW is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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