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R493 YBW

1999 Volvo V70

Grey Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,429 mi
Last recorded165,429 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 YBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 165,429 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 165,429 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 148,161 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 130,833 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R493 YBW is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 129,401 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 R493 YBW, 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 27 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R493 YBW?

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What year was R493 YBW registered?

R493 YBW is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 10 August 1999.

Is R493 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R493 YBW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R493 YBW have outstanding finance?

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