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V278 DCF

1999 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

113,288 mi
Last recorded113,288 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 DCF
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 113,288 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF, NSR, OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 111,167 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 109,122 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front slightly split / slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 106,163 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 103,798 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 102,315 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 100,241 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 96,859 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 96,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 92,350 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 87,798 miles

stone chip in osf headlamp lens

Fail 31 Aug 2016 87,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brakes are imbalanced

rear exhaust hanger is getting weak

stone chip in osf headlamp lens

Pass 4 Sep 2015 83,261 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 78,260 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 71,446 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN EDGES 2mm TREAD DEPTH....

Pass 6 Sep 2012 65,735 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT STEERING JOINT...REAR DISCs RUST RIDGE.....

Pass 5 Sep 2011 60,445 miles

N/S FRONT INNER STEERING ROD JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY......

Fail 5 Sep 2011 60,445 miles

N/S FRONT INNER STEERING ROD JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY......

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 55,318 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 50,271 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,389 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 40,629 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2006 35,029 miles

rear tyres cracking on outer side walls

stonechip in nearside headlamp not affecting pattern

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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V278 DCF is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V278 DCF, 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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V278 DCF is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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