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V216 GAN

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,003 mi
Last recorded116,003 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV216 GAN
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 116,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 115,996 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 111,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad getting close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 109,233 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 109,233 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 92,945 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 84,150 miles

advise slight free play at both track rod inner joints at steering rack

Pass 8 Sep 2017 71,266 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 61,123 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 49,056 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 37,322 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 37,322 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,255 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 36,255 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 34,615 miles

very slight play in off side front power steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2011 33,169 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 33,169 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 32,128 miles

O/S/F TYRE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 25 Sep 2009 31,444 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,138 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 30,679 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 30,191 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,191 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 29,308 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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V216 GAN is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V216 GAN, 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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V216 GAN is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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