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E727 KCF

1993 Volvo 700 Series

Grey Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,067 mi
Last recorded235,067 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Volvo 700 Series154,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE727 KCF
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2009 235,067 miles

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

fuel smell at rear no leaks found

offside front floor corroded & holed outside prescribed area

rear seats not tested vehicle used as van

Fail 21 Nov 2009 235,067 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel smell at rear no leaks found

offside front floor corroded & holed outside prescribed area

rear seats not tested vehicle used as van

Pass 2 Dec 2008 218,201 miles

Coolant leak

corrosion to front cross member

long handbrake travel

n/s headlamp holed

Fail 2 Dec 2008 218,201 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

corrosion to front cross member

long handbrake travel

n/s headlamp holed

o/s/r lamp unit incomplete

Pass 15 Nov 2007 201,218 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 14 Nov 2006 183,736 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
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E727 KCF is a 1993 Volvo 700 Series in Grey with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 154,877 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 E727 KCF, 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 33 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 E727 KCF registered?

E727 KCF is a 1993 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 9 July 1993.

Is E727 KCF safe to buy?

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