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E78 XRH

1988 Volvo 700 Series

Gold Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,656 mi
Last recorded146,656 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2007
Typical for 1988 Volvo 700 Series151,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE78 XRH
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2007 146,656 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 143,693 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 143,622 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 140,403 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 140,275 miles

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

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

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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E78 XRH is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series in Gold with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E78 XRH, 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 E78 XRH registered?

E78 XRH is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 8 January 1988.

Is E78 XRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E78 XRH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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