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V468 LKE

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

282,940 mi
Last recorded282,940 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV468 LKE
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 282,940 miles

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 274,720 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 270,853 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 264,113 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to o/s/f wing

engine light on

Pass 31 Oct 2009 264,113 miles

damage to o/s/f wing

engine light on

Pass 16 Oct 2008 255,149 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

cut in tread of nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

two cuts in nearside front tyre & wearing unevenly

Fail 6 Oct 2008 255,149 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

cut in tread of nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

two cuts in nearside front tyre & wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Sep 2007 248,434 miles

see VT32 864300567216

Fail 17 Sep 2007 248,432 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged in 2 places.

Nearside rear tyre is worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre is worn very low on inner edge.

Rear brake pads are worn low.

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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V468 LKE is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V468 LKE, 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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V468 LKE is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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