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V989 FFA

1999 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

170,528 mi
Last recorded170,528 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV989 FFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 170,528 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2024 170,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 springs corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2023 169,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 springs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2022 168,799 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective chip on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 167,323 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2020 166,597 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 162,329 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 156,393 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear tyre treads low[edges]

Fail 22 Mar 2018 156,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear tyre treads low[edges]

Pass 8 Mar 2017 148,963 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyre treads low

Pass 24 Mar 2016 143,164 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 143,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 138,111 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 130,082 miles

rear brake discs corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 122,691 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 118,180 miles

Engine slightly smoking

Pass 22 Sep 2010 113,156 miles

Car slightly smoking

Near side front anit roll bar link boot worn.

Near side rear tyre wall damage.

Fail 22 Sep 2010 113,156 miles

Car slightly smoking

Near side front anit roll bar link boot worn.

Near side rear tyre wall damage.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 107,936 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 101,261 miles

Engine slightly smoking.

Fail 18 Sep 2008 101,261 miles

Engine slightly smoking.

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 93,953 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 86,120 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 86,120 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 FFA is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V989 FFA, 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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V989 FFA is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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