1999 Volvo S70 2.3L Petrol · T251 AFT
1999 Volvo S70 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 153,605 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2012. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S70
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T251 AFT Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2011
- 153,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T251 AFT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volvo S70 (T251 AFT) between February 2007 and September 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
T251 AFT Mileage History
- 16/02/2007136,472 mi
- 16/02/2007136,472 mi
- 11/04/2008138,122 mi+1,650 mi
- 11/04/2008138,128 mi+6 mi
- 23/07/2009145,834 mi+7,706 mi
- 28/07/2009145,814 mi-20 mi
- 11/02/2010147,327 mi+1,513 mi
- 21/06/2011153,576 mi+6,249 mi
- 20/09/2011153,605 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 3,731 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Volvo Volvo S70
Our database tracks 2 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: VOLVO S70
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- P80-platform sill and rear-corner corrosion(Serious)
Owners replacing sills on P80 cars (850, S70 and first-generation V70) describe right-hand sills that have simply disappeared behind the trim, with rust hiding in the box sections and chassis legs. The Volvo Owners' Club rust guide lists sill drain holes blocking and rot creeping forward to the front wing joint - the same failure pattern seen repeatedly on S70s at inspections. Structural corrosion in these areas is an MOT failure, and proper welding repairs run into four figures.
- Ignition system faults - misfire, poor hot starting, no spark(Moderate)
The S70 uses the same five-cylinder modular ignition as the late 850, and Volvo Owners' Club threads show owners chasing random misfires through cap, rotor, leads and finally the coil itself when a partial failure keeps the car running rough at low revs. The club’s ignition troubleshooting guide covers distributor shaft wear, amplifier (power stage) failure and Hall-sensor faults - all on this car - that leave you stranded after a hot soak. A methodical check with a spark tester sorts it for £150-£400 in most cases.
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- P80-platform sill and rear-corner corrosionSerious
Owners replacing sills on P80 cars (850, S70 and first-generation V70) describe right-hand sills that have simply disappeared behind the trim, with rust hiding in the box sections and chassis legs. The Volvo Owners' Club rust guide lists sill drain holes blocking and rot creeping forward to the front wing joint - the same failure pattern seen repeatedly on S70s at inspections. Structural corrosion in these areas is an MOT failure, and proper welding repairs run into four figures.
- Ignition system faults - misfire, poor hot starting, no sparkModerate
The S70 uses the same five-cylinder modular ignition as the late 850, and Volvo Owners' Club threads show owners chasing random misfires through cap, rotor, leads and finally the coil itself when a partial failure keeps the car running rough at low revs. The club’s ignition troubleshooting guide covers distributor shaft wear, amplifier (power stage) failure and Hall-sensor faults - all on this car - that leave you stranded after a hot soak. A methodical check with a spark tester sorts it for £150-£400 in most cases.
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