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V98 LDA

1999 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

138,516 mi
Last recorded138,516 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 LDA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 138,516 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 130,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion all over

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 130,018 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion all over

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 129,468 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to faces on all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor rings corroded (1.6 (e))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear inner wheel arches corroding

general age related perishing to suspension bushes

general corrosion to underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2022 129,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing towards inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 126,532 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose chrome tailpipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 123,345 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 123,345 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 119,074 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 115,107 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 111,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 106,626 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 106,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 101,652 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 96,581 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 90,542 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 90,536 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 85,586 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 85,585 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 80,191 miles

o/s/r outer brake disc corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2011 80,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r outer brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 74,454 miles

o/s/r outer brake disc corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2010 74,450 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

font tyres worn excessively on inner edges [close to cords]

n/s/f brake pads low

o/s/r outer brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2009 68,580 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 68,577 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 63,637 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 63,630 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 57,356 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 57,356 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 50,457 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 50,457 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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V98 LDA is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 V98 LDA, 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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V98 LDA is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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