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GB 888

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,481 mi
Last recorded66,481 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB 888
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2024 66,481 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 60,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 55,251 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 51,970 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 49,034 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 45,583 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 39,965 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 33,983 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 27,797 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 21,581 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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GB 888 is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 89,810 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 GB 888, 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 14 years old, this Volvo V70 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GB 888 registered?

GB 888 is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is GB 888 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB 888 shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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