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V484 DGV

1999 Volvo S70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

168,154 mi
Last recorded168,154 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV484 DGV
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 168,154 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 168,135 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Feb 2016 167,942 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 167,924 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded above axle (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Braking system leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 164,817 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 164,817 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 159,709 miles

slight play in o/s/f inner tie rod

Fail 4 Mar 2014 159,709 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

slight play in o/s/f inner tie rod

Pass 19 Feb 2013 153,671 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 153,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 147,867 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 147,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 141,309 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 141,309 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 132,502 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 132,502 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 122,783 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 122,509 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 112,208 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 101,579 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 101,578 miles

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

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

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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V484 DGV is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 V484 DGV, 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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V484 DGV is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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