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V994 FCR

1999 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,673 mi
Last recorded134,673 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV994 FCR
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 134,673 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

Fail 23 Nov 2012 121,632 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

Pass 23 Nov 2012 121,632 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

Pass 4 Sep 2012 119,140 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine light on

rear tyres slightly distorted and perished

Pass 22 Sep 2011 107,426 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs lipped

Pass 7 Sep 2010 94,102 miles

slight play in offside rackend

Pass 30 Sep 2009 83,981 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 74,050 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 74,045 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 64,226 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 53,590 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 53,536 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 42,974 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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V994 FCR is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V994 FCR, 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 V994 FCR registered?

V994 FCR is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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