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V294 OBD

1999 Volvo S70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,842 mi
Last recorded162,842 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV294 OBD
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2020 162,842 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front cv boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 162,191 miles

Nearside cv boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2018 162,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2017 153,239 miles

Front Both drop links , rubber split

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed Just starting to crack (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed just starting to crack (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 144,863 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 45,409 miles

Nearside track rod-slight play

Offside lower ball joint-worn

Pass 22 Aug 2014 127,794 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 119,818 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 113,623 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 113,623 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 106,728 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 106,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 99,732 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread.

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 91,743 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 84,371 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 74,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 May 2007 74,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2006 67,003 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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V294 OBD is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V294 OBD, 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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V294 OBD is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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