MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,963 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Top engine mounting starting to split
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
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on the outer side wall and small damage
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Fuel breather pipe rubber split
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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)
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)
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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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