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M7 ESJ

1996 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,673 mi
Last recorded70,673 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Volvo V70154,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 ESJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 70,673 miles

o/s door mirror glass damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2010 70,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s door mirror glass damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2009 67,452 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 67,452 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 63,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2006 59,464 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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M7 ESJ is a 1996 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 154,832 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 M7 ESJ, 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 30 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M7 ESJ registered?

M7 ESJ is a 1996 Volvo V70, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is M7 ESJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M7 ESJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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