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938X800

1999 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,386 mi
Last recorded208,386 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration938X800
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 208,386 miles

Offside Front steering rack gaitor leaking oil

Fail 5 May 2016 208,386 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front steering rack gaitor leaking oil

Pass 20 May 2015 203,416 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 199,315 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 192,178 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 179,419 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jun 2012 179,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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938X800 is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 938X800, 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 938X800 registered?

938X800 is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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The MOT history for 938X800 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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