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V490 FDD

1999 Volvo S70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

171,527 mi
Last recorded171,527 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Volvo S70110,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV490 FDD
MakeVolvo
ModelS70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 171,527 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside steering rack gater deterating

Pass 16 Aug 2019 167,388 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 162,302 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2017 155,268 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 150,446 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 146,652 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 142,878 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 139,264 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 132,676 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 124,810 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 116,716 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 109,096 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2008 99,310 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 99,247 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 88,777 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 19 Aug 2006 76,628 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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V490 FDD is a 1999 Volvo S70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 V490 FDD, 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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V490 FDD is a 1999 Volvo S70, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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