MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
567,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Oil leak
Centre Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Volvo B10M?
Based on 661 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of P979 UBV?
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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.
Does P979 UBV have outstanding finance?
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