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XIL 2242

1999 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

306,254 mi
Last recorded306,254 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 2242
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 306,254 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 306,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 293,289 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 293,186 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 275,552 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 262,727 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

wipers split at ends

Pass 30 Nov 2009 262,727 miles

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

wipers split at ends

Pass 9 Jun 2009 245,652 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 230,439 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 30 May 2008 211,442 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 197,365 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 197,365 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 178,551 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 178,497 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 161,265 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 136,465 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 136,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 119,466 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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XIL 2242 is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XIL 2242, 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 XIL 2242 registered?

XIL 2242 is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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