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R888 HKG

1999 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,816 mi
Last recorded103,816 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2007
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 HKG
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2007 103,816 miles

chips in windscreen

front brake hoses showing surface cracks

front wishbone bushes showing splits

o/s rack boot oil soaked

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2007 103,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chips in windscreen

front brake hoses showing surface cracks

front wishbone bushes showing splits

o/s rack boot oil soaked

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2006 80,114 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 80,114 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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R888 HKG is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R888 HKG, 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.

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How do I check the history of R888 HKG?

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What year was R888 HKG registered?

R888 HKG is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 March 1999.

Is R888 HKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 HKG shows 4 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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