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V156 DRE

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,260 mi
Last recorded115,260 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV156 DRE
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 115,260 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 114,104 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 111,885 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 108,143 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 100,121 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 100,121 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 94,734 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 89,625 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 85,346 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 79,471 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 75,129 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 75,129 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 70,921 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 70,921 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 67,507 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 67,507 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 61,912 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 61,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 55,970 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 50,480 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 44,148 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 37,262 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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V156 DRE 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 77.3%.

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 V156 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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V156 DRE is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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