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V311 EBV

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,846 mi
Last recorded158,846 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV311 EBV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 158,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine light on dash

Fail 7 Jun 2013 158,845 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine light on dash

Fail 13 Jun 2012 144,283 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 144,283 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 129,258 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 113,641 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 98,310 miles

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

offside front bottom ball joint has a split boot

Pass 6 Jun 2008 81,087 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 64,794 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre is slightly cut on side wall.not showing canvas.

Pass 7 Oct 2006 62,173 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 58,311 miles

slight play in n/s rack

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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V311 EBV is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V311 EBV, 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 V311 EBV registered?

V311 EBV is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V311 EBV safe to buy?

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