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C666 TMO

1996 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

163,938 mi
Last recorded163,938 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Volvo 700 Series146,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC666 TMO
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 163,938 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 163,891 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 163,735 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear exaust tailpipe rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2006 157,863 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 157,750 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

DIESEL TEST NOT CARRED OUT DU TO NO DATER ON BELT

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
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C666 TMO is a 1996 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 146,190 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 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 C666 TMO, 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 30 years old, this Volvo 700 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C666 TMO registered?

C666 TMO is a 1996 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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