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VYR 804

1999 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

94,996 mi
Last recorded94,996 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYR 804
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 94,996 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 94,994 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 94,446 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

REAR exhaust pipe mounting broken, small hole present, NOT effecting emissions

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear subframe, Front rubber swivel bushes have slight excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 93,562 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 92,169 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 90,220 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 87,523 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 85,059 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft gaiter slightly leak grease from securing point.

Fail 7 Oct 2019 85,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft gaiter slightly leak grease from securing point.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 82,174 miles

Engine covers and under trays and component trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 79,560 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 77,009 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 73,227 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

Engine cover fitted Under tray fitted

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

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

Slight play in nearside track rod end.

Slight play in steering drum sticks.

Fail 14 Oct 2015 73,227 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

Engine cover fitted Under tray fitted

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight play in nearside track rod end.

Slight play in steering drum sticks.

Pass 28 Oct 2014 69,581 miles

Both headlamps have a poor beam pattern.

Child seat fited to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 66,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deteriation to rear exhaust hanger

Pass 30 Oct 2012 63,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2011 60,584 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2010 57,887 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 53,704 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 49,641 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 46,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 43,454 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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VYR 804 is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VYR 804, 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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VYR 804 is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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