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V983 ETA

1999 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,574 mi
Last recorded180,574 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV983 ETA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 180,574 miles

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)

oil leak around oil filter area.

Pass 22 Jun 2015 177,210 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 177,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise n/s/f fog light not working

advise oil level low

advise rear exhaust pipe rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2014 167,316 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 167,316 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 153,432 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 153,426 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 139,938 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 127,643 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 127,643 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 121,401 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2009 121,401 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2009 117,900 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 106,394 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 93,792 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 81,414 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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V983 ETA is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1999 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 129,401 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V983 ETA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V983 ETA is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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