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V989 ERY

1999 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

195,408 mi
Last recorded195,408 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV989 ERY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 195,408 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 195,408 miles

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

advise fluid level low

Fail 6 Mar 2013 175,158 miles

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

advise budget repair to exhaust

Pass 6 Mar 2013 175,158 miles

advise budget repair to exhaust

Pass 22 Mar 2012 157,929 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 157,929 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 135,178 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 135,178 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 110,719 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake discs rusting

n/s mirror broken

n/s repeater lens missing

Fail 23 Mar 2010 110,714 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake discs rusting

n/s mirror broken

n/s repeater lens missing

Pass 9 Feb 2009 94,899 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 86,484 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 79,033 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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V989 ERY is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V989 ERY, 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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What year was V989 ERY registered?

V989 ERY is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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