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M888 MDS

1996 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,104 mi
Last recorded154,104 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2005
Typical for 1996 Volvo V70154,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 MDS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2005 154,104 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2005 154,104 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M888 MDS is a 1996 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M888 MDS, 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 M888 MDS registered?

M888 MDS is a 1996 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 December 1996.

Is M888 MDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M888 MDS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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