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D578 UMR

1988 Volvo 700 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

139,496 mi
Last recorded139,496 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2006
Typical for 1988 Volvo 700 Series151,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD578 UMR
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2006 139,496 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

rear handbrake cable has been repaired advise new offside cable required

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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D578 UMR is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1988 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 151,569 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 D578 UMR, 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 38 years old, this Volvo 700 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D578 UMR registered?

D578 UMR is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 February 1988.

Is D578 UMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D578 UMR shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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