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B4 MNS

1998 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,257 mi
Last recorded174,257 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Volvo V70132,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 MNS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 174,257 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 170,638 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 170,602 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 169,141 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 165,904 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 159,075 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 154,253 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 154,253 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 152,430 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 152,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 147,793 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 142,517 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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B4 MNS is a 1998 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 B4 MNS, 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 B4 MNS registered?

B4 MNS is a 1998 Volvo V70, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is B4 MNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 MNS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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