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8226 DN

1999 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

91,400 mi
Last recorded91,400 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8226 DN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 91,400 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 89,182 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 87,987 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 87,820 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 87,295 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 84,781 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 82,649 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 80,393 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 76,228 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 73,449 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 69,354 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 62,342 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011
Pass 24 Apr 2010 55,827 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 52,481 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,908 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 48,903 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 45,812 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 39,733 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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8226 DN is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 8226 DN, 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 8226 DN registered?

8226 DN is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is 8226 DN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8226 DN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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