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B970 YBV

1995 Volvo 700 Series

Red Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

180,031 mi
Last recorded180,031 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 Volvo 700 Series161,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB970 YBV
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2010 180,031 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 172,388 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 165,823 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Volvo 700 Series?

Based on 194,851 MOT tests across 35,371 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
2,905
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
35,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,445
position lamp(s) not working 8,496
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 7,523
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,408
Registration plate lamp not working 6,696
Full Volvo 700 Series reliability report

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B970 YBV is a 1995 Volvo 700 Series in Red with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1995 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 161,422 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 700 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,445 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B970 YBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 700 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 31 years old, this Volvo 700 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B970 YBV registered?

B970 YBV is a 1995 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is B970 YBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B970 YBV shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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