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BBZ 886

1999 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,121 mi
Last recorded102,121 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBZ 886
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 102,121 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 102,093 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 101,956 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 101,786 miles

Offside Rear Brake caliperbinding

Pass 17 Dec 2019 101,604 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 101,051 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 101,051 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 100,765 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 100,765 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 100,355 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 100,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre has cracking to outer sidewall

Pass 12 Dec 2014 99,940 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 99,421 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 99,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 98,665 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 97,394 miles

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

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 95,046 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 92,685 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 92,661 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 90,363 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 87,176 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 84,464 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 84,464 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 78,638 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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BBZ 886 is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BBZ 886, 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 BBZ 886 registered?

BBZ 886 is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is BBZ 886 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBZ 886 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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