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T531 LFL

1999 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,175 mi
Last recorded131,175 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT531 LFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 131,175 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front play in steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2016 126,351 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both have minor cracking at furrels (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 126,351 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both have minor cracking at furrels (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 122,563 miles

Offside Rear wheel slightly brake binding

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

battery insecure

both sides front tyre low on inner edges

Fail 17 Nov 2015 122,563 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly brake binding

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

battery insecure

both sides front tyre low on inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2014 119,865 miles

eml on

Pass 18 Nov 2013 115,527 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 115,527 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 113,160 miles

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

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

front tyres slightly worn inner edges

slight play in offside tie rod end,(rack side joint)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 109,706 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 105,649 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 98,266 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 90,654 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 82,427 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 74,491 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 66,902 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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T531 LFL is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T531 LFL, 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 T531 LFL registered?

T531 LFL is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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