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T985 PDA

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

97,363 mi
Last recorded97,363 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT985 PDA
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 97,363 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 97,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2017 93,654 miles

both front tyre tread edges worn low

Fail 28 Apr 2017 93,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyre tread edges worn low

Pass 3 May 2016 89,888 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s rear tyre poor condition ( cracked)

Fail 3 May 2016 89,888 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s rear tyre poor condition ( cracked)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 85,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 85,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 82,006 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 82,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 77,605 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 73,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise renewal of front number plate

Pass 19 Apr 2012 73,806 miles

advise renewal of front number plate

Pass 14 Apr 2011 69,285 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 64,969 miles

ADVISE DETERIORATION IN O/S/R & N/S/R BRAKE DISCS

ADVISE O/S/F & N/S/F TYRES WEARING ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

ADVISE SLIGHT DETERIORATION IN FRONT NUMBER PLATE & CRACKED SLIGHTY

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 64,969 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

ADVISE DETERIORATION IN O/S/R & N/S/R BRAKE DISCS

ADVISE O/S/F & N/S/F TYRES WEARING ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

ADVISE SLIGHT DETERIORATION IN FRONT NUMBER PLATE & CRACKED SLIGHTY

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 59,887 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 8 Apr 2008 55,145 miles

Advise rear brake discs rusty and scored.

Advise slight deterioration of front number plate.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 49,716 miles

Advise deterioration of front number plate .

Advise rear brake discs rusty on the edges.

Fail 11 Apr 2007 49,716 miles

Advise deterioration of front number plate .

Advise rear brake discs rusty on the edges.

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 43,146 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre down to 3mm & advance wear on outer edge & slight wear on inner edge

Advise o/s/f tyre down to 3mm & slight wear on outer & inner edges

Advise slight corrosion on rear brake discs on outer edges

Advise slight deterioration in front number plate

Fail 20 Apr 2006 43,146 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre down to 3mm & advance wear on outer edge & slight wear on inner edge

Advise o/s/f tyre down to 3mm & slight wear on outer & inner edges

Advise slight corrosion on rear brake discs on outer edges

Advise slight deterioration in front number plate

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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T985 PDA is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 T985 PDA, 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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T985 PDA is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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