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P979 UBV

1996 Volvo B10M

Multi-colour Diesel 9600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

567,277 mi
Last recorded567,277 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Volvo B10M217,834 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 UBV
MakeVolvo
ModelB10M
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 567,277 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 537,801 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 537,730 miles

Centre Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2013 512,422 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 480,905 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 451,458 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 407,401 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2010 417,340 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2009 393,157 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 365,958 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo B10M?

Based on 661 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,508
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9
Air suspension unit totally deflated 7
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6
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P979 UBV is a 1996 Volvo B10M in Multi-colour with a 9,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Volvo B10M models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 217,834 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 B10M fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P979 UBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo B10M typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Volvo B10M is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P979 UBV registered?

P979 UBV is a 1996 Volvo B10M, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P979 UBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P979 UBV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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