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A10 CHV

1991 Volvo 700 Series

Black Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,017 mi
Last recorded156,017 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1991 Volvo 700 Series147,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 CHV
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 156,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

battery insecure

damp around steering rack area

o/s/r brake noisey

rear section of exhaust corroded/peeling

unable to open o/s centre door from the inside or the outside the vehicle

Fail 21 Sep 2012 156,010 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

damp around steering rack area

o/s/r brake noisey

rear section of exhaust corroded/peeling

unable to open o/s centre door from the inside or the outside the vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2010 154,649 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 154,579 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 154,579 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 152,469 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 150,679 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 150,679 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 54,407 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 54,407 miles

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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A10 CHV is a 1991 Volvo 700 Series in Black with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1991 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 147,814 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 A10 CHV, 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 35 years old, this Volvo 700 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A10 CHV is a 1991 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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