
£4,480
1999 Volvo V70R AWD
United Kingdom • 10 Dec 2020
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1999 Volvo V70R AWD is a rare and collectible Q-car, boasting a 250bhp 2.3 turbo-charged 5-cylinder engine and a 5-speed manual transmission. It features the desirable Saffron Gold launch color, half-leather and suede seats, and a pop-up navigation screen, but the vendor has advised there may be a noise which sounded akin to a wheel bearing/prop shaft bearing.

Condition
7
The car has covered 101,500 miles and is 23 years old, suggesting some wear and tear. The description mentions slight wear visible in paint, interior, or wheels. One or two small dents or curb marks may be present but are not prominent. Requires minor reconditioning.
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Manual
Transmission:
YV1LW5003W2433128
Chassis No:
Odometer:
101,500 miles
R929VJO
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
[Catalogue Description]
Points of note
£3,650
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£12,214
Median Price (Since 2020)
£38,152
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jun 30 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
104,372 miles
Registration Date
1997-10-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 12 2025 with 104,372 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- front washers weak
Passed
On Jun 10 2024 with 103,919 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front
- Oil leak, but not excessive front differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside washer poor
Failed
On Jun 10 2024 with 103,919 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front
- Oil leak, but not excessive front differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside washer poor
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Jun 14 2023 with 103,587 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both NS & OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jun 13 2022 with 103,033 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jun 15 2021 with 102,213 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both NS & OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jul 01 2020 with 100,796 miles
Passed
On Feb 22 2019 with 94,002 miles
Passed
On Mar 19 2018 with 90,095 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Dec 05 2016 with 88,197 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- exhaust system correded
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Passed
On May 31 2015 with 87,482 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Passed
On May 22 2014 with 86,018 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
User Entered:
- rear exhaust system correded
Passed
On Apr 30 2013 with 81,130 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Failed
On Apr 30 2013 with 54,133 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Advisory:
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Passed
On Sep 26 2011 with 83,258 miles
Passed
On Jul 08 2010 with 83,671 miles
Passed
On Nov 26 2008 with 77,145 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
User Entered:
- nsf foglamp insecure
Failed
On Nov 25 2008 with 77,143 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Advisory:
- Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
User Entered:
- nsf foglamp insecure
- handbrake has long travel
Passed
On Nov 22 2007 with 70,166 miles
Failed
On Nov 21 2007 with 70,166 miles
There were 4 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
User Entered:
- (Dangerous) REAR SEAT BASES MISSING
Passed
On Nov 29 2006 with 63,971 miles
Failed
On Nov 29 2006 with 63,971 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Passed
On Nov 24 2005 with 60,010 miles
Failed
On Nov 24 2005 with 60,010 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.1)

