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V451 HAC

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

265,432 mi
Last recorded265,432 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV451 HAC
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 265,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 265,170 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 255,648 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Rear lower bushes perishing to both rear shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 255,648 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective Both front, no beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Rear lower bushes perishing to both rear shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 245,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 235,403 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 227,108 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 217,236 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 203,297 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 203,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 203,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

eml light on

Pass 21 Jan 2019 192,198 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fuel pipe filler to tank clamp, corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2018 179,792 miles

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

both headlamps deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2018 178,933 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

poor beam image offside headlight

Pass 30 Jan 2017 165,373 miles

EML light on

handbrake have long travel

Fail 30 Jan 2017 165,373 miles

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

handbrake have long travel

Pass 31 Jan 2016 151,066 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 137,020 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 126,103 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 118,893 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 112,007 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 111,904 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2010 99,509 miles

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

slight movement in o/s inner inner tie rod.

Pass 4 Dec 2010 99,509 miles

slight movement in o/s inner inner tie rod.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 90,538 miles

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

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)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Nov 2009 90,538 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Nov 2008 82,214 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine management light on

front discs and pads worn

slight play in rack

Pass 28 Nov 2008 82,214 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine management light on

front discs and pads worn

slight play in rack

Pass 8 Oct 2007 72,231 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2006 64,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 64,566 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 57,438 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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V451 HAC is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 V451 HAC, 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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V451 HAC is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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