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V145 DRE

1999 Volvo S70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,164 mi
Last recorded187,164 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV145 DRE
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 187,164 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both no plates are starting to deteriorate

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

front o/s door stop hindge is worn

slight play in both rack arms

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Jan 2017 187,163 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket is broken (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front light units are starting to mist up and deteriorate

front n/s tyre side wall has some damage to it

rear o/s tyre is starting to wear and side wall is cracking and deteriorating

some damage to both front side mirrors

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

temp fuel cap is fitted but good seal

Pass 3 Feb 2016 183,723 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

front o/s door stop strap clicking

slight play in o/sn/s steering rack arms

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Feb 2015 179,208 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 179,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 174,351 miles

both rear lower shock bushes cracked/split.

o/s/f inner cv boot slightly weeping.

o/s/f light lens cracked.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 167,327 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 160,306 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 153,398 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 145,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight cracking to O/S/R tyre

Pass 7 May 2009 136,554 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 136,554 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 125,089 miles

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)

advise exhaust bracket

advise offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2007 110,467 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 94,919 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 94,919 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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V145 DRE is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V145 DRE, 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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V145 DRE is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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