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V289 ERB

1999 Volvo S70

Cream Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,291 mi
Last recorded122,291 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV289 ERB
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 122,291 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 119,399 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 115,196 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 111,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 111,125 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 107,909 miles

Nearside Front brake has a slight bind

Fail 31 Mar 2017 107,909 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake has a slight bind

Pass 11 Apr 2016 101,513 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 101,513 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 93,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres starting to scrub out inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2014 84,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 84,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 76,948 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 69,736 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 69,728 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 60,961 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2010 55,493 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,516 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 49,988 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 46,146 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Mar 2006 44,315 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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V289 ERB is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Cream with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V289 ERB, 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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What year was V289 ERB registered?

V289 ERB is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is V289 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V289 ERB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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