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G877 XPE

1991 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,729 mi
Last recorded127,729 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2007
Typical for 1991 Volvo 700 Series147,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG877 XPE
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2007 127,729 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 127,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 124,567 miles

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

slight play steering rack

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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G877 XPE is a 1991 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G877 XPE, 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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What year was G877 XPE registered?

G877 XPE is a 1991 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 9 April 1991.

Is G877 XPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G877 XPE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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