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T288 JNA

1999 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

233,759 mi
Last recorded233,759 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT288 JNA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 233,759 miles

n/s wing mirror loose.

oil leaks from engine excessive...

rear brake disc's corroded but still operational

Fail 4 Nov 2010 233,758 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

n/s wing mirror loose.

oil leaks from engine excessive...

rear brake disc's corroded but still operational

Pass 16 Sep 2009 221,244 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 206,688 miles

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

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

both front anti roll bar links-ball joints stiff

both front lower arms-all bushs parted

both rear tyre treads scrubbing edges

Fail 30 Jul 2008 206,686 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front anti roll bar links-ball joints stiff

both front lower arms-all bushs parted

both rear tyre treads scrubbing edges

o/s/f tyre tread worn-scrubbbing/bald on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2007 195,100 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

both front lower arms-all bushs parted-slight play

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

n/s/f tyre tread worn †both front tyres scrubbing outer edges †o/s/r tyre scrubbing edges

slight damage to n/s cill(centre)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 195,100 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

both front lower arms-all bushs parted-slight play

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

n/s/f tyre tread worn †both front tyres scrubbing outer edges †o/s/r tyre scrubbing edges

slight damage to n/s cill(centre)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 178,731 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 178,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 161,065 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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T288 JNA is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T288 JNA, 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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T288 JNA is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 15 April 1999.

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