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T982 RCD

1999 Volvo S70

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,923 mi
Last recorded147,923 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT982 RCD
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 147,923 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 147,875 miles

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

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 141,820 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 141,814 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 137,156 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 133,508 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 130,794 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 128,033 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 123,864 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component near reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 119,521 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2017 115,381 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 111,290 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 106,710 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 101,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 92,940 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2011 89,736 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 89,723 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 89,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

FRONT DISCS ARE WORN

REAR DISCS ARE PITTED

Pass 22 Dec 2010 83,556 miles

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

nearside head light glass cracked,..starting to effect image

play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 20 Dec 2010 83,523 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

play in offside steering rack arm

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

nearside head light glass cracked,..starting to effect image

Pass 10 Dec 2009 74,075 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 74,075 miles

Battery insecure

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 65,026 miles

battery insecure

n/s headlight glass cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2008 57,936 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 49,596 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 42,975 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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T982 RCD is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T982 RCD, 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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T982 RCD is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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