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N992 WUP

1996 Volvo V70

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,179 mi
Last recorded144,179 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Volvo V70154,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN992 WUP
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2025 144,179 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 173,693 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 173,693 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 173,693 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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N992 WUP is a 1996 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N992 WUP, 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 N992 WUP registered?

N992 WUP is a 1996 Volvo V70, first registered on 8 July 1996.

Is N992 WUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N992 WUP shows 4 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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