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T836 JWJ

1999 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

249,551 mi
Last recorded249,551 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT836 JWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 249,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2011 243,047 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2010 229,377 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 216,450 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 203,133 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 187,829 miles

Both front wish bones all four bushes worn

Clutch very heavy

O/S/F Head lamp glass chiped

O/S/R hand brake cable damaged and outer cover spilt ( Hand brake sligthly high

O/s/f brake disc Red in colour (signs of brake sticking also slight inbalance on front brakes

Slight play in both inner steering joints

Pass 16 Mar 2006 168,716 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 168,716 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

front flexy brake pipesslightly perished

rear brake application uneven

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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T836 JWJ is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T836 JWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T836 JWJ registered?

T836 JWJ is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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