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AY711BB

1998 Volvo V70

Green Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

207,641 mi
Last recorded207,641 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY711BB
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2008 207,641 miles

o/s and n/s headlamp have beam deflectors fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2008 207,636 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

o/s and n/s headlamp have beam deflectors fitted

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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AY711BB is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 132,990 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY711BB, 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 28 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY711BB registered?

AY711BB is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is AY711BB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY711BB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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