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T874 OBL

1999 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,831 mi
Last recorded119,831 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT874 OBL
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 119,831 miles

Both rear shock bushes slight cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 119,340 miles

Nearside Mirror unit temporarily repaired

Nearside Rear Shock bush slight deteriorated

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake noise present

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 117,752 miles

Both side rear shock bushes deteriorated

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 115,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre ageing and cracking

Offside Front Slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2017 112,813 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 112,813 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 109,272 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 105,284 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 100,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2014 100,291 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2013 94,632 miles

BOTH HEADLAMPS LIGHT OUTPUT REDUSED AND BEAM PATTERN STARTED TO DISTORT

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 94,632 miles

BOTH HEADLAMPS LIGHT OUTPUT REDUSED AND BEAM PATTERN STARTED TO DISTORT

Pass 21 Feb 2012 89,135 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 81,571 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 77,325 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 71,937 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 71,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 67,092 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 60,032 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 53,345 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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T874 OBL is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T874 OBL, 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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T874 OBL is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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