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V996 JRL

1999 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

161,963 mi
Last recorded161,963 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV996 JRL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 161,963 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 158,780 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Top engine torque reaction bush starting to split.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 156,336 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Top engine mounting starting to split

Fail 2 Dec 2019 156,335 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose damaged such that the steering is adversely affected Power steering hose from Res to the PAS pump rubbing on the Aux belt. (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler hinged damaged

Nearside Steering rack boot about to come off the steering rack

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

PAS res loose. lips broken on the Bottle and Coolant header tank.

Top engine mounting starting to split

Pass 20 Dec 2018 151,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on the outer side wall and small damage

Pass 12 Dec 2017 145,434 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 145,434 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 137,850 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 129,832 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 129,890 miles

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

Expansion bottle hose loose at bottle.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn virtualy smooth on inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Fog light not working.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 123,573 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 123,573 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fuel breather pipe rubber split

Pass 30 Dec 2013 118,396 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 112,961 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 112,961 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Screw in NSF tyre tread.

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 104,976 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 95,985 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 88,039 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 88,039 miles

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)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 78,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 78,253 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 69,831 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both headlamp patterns fading

brake fluid level low

unable to test nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2006 61,370 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2006 61,370 miles

Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 52,580 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 52,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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V996 JRL is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 V996 JRL, 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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V996 JRL is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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