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V473 PTW

1999 Volvo S70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

180,289 mi
Last recorded180,289 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV473 PTW
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 180,289 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 172,890 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 166,994 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 166,993 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2009 159,728 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 152,494 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 145,143 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 137,512 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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V473 PTW is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V473 PTW, 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 V473 PTW registered?

V473 PTW is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 23 September 1999.

Is V473 PTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V473 PTW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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