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V361 MCA

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

164,035 mi
Last recorded164,035 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV361 MCA
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 164,035 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 161,620 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 154,236 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 143,221 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 143,124 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018
Pass 27 Jul 2017 123,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 116,600 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 111,267 miles

EML on

Fail 29 Jul 2015 111,267 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 110,813 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 101,523 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 93,632 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 85,438 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 78,592 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 69,380 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 69,380 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 58,112 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 49,687 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Jun 2006 41,120 miles

o/s/f tyre has nail in it

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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V361 MCA is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V361 MCA, 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 V361 MCA registered?

V361 MCA is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 8 November 1999.

Is V361 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V361 MCA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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