1999 Volvo V70 2.3L Petrol · T863 ARP
1999 Volvo V70 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 149,639 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V70
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,639 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T863 ARP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 149,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T863 ARP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volvo V70 (T863 ARP) between January 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
T863 ARP Mileage History
- 31/01/2023147,696 mi
- 18/01/2024147,790 mi+94 mi
- 28/02/2024147,803 mi+13 mi
- 17/10/2025149,639 mi+1,836 mi
- 17/10/2025149,639 mi
Average of roughly 717 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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