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V986 MKX

1999 Volvo V70

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,712 mi
Last recorded145,712 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Volvo V70129,401 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV986 MKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 145,712 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 138,514 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 131,400 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 123,453 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight binding osr brake (not shown up on rbt)

Pass 22 May 2012

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 112,719 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 102,605 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 91,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 91,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 79,712 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 67,660 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 67,660 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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V986 MKX is a 1999 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V986 MKX, 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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What year was V986 MKX registered?

V986 MKX is a 1999 Volvo V70, first registered on 20 December 1999.

Is V986 MKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V986 MKX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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