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V449 EBV

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,444 mi
Last recorded125,444 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV449 EBV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 125,444 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 122,022 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 114,935 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 114,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 107,106 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 107,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 99,762 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 94,327 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 90,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 90,129 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 83,563 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 83,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 May 2006 80,273 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2006 80,273 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 77,792 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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V449 EBV is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V449 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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V449 EBV is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V449 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V449 EBV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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