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B14 JBC

1997 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,108 mi
Last recorded172,108 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V70138,461 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 JBC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 172,108 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 170,338 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 167,858 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 165,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2007 162,905 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 162,905 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 147,975 miles

oil leak

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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B14 JBC is a 1997 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 138,461 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 B14 JBC, 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 29 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B14 JBC registered?

B14 JBC is a 1997 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is B14 JBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B14 JBC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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