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H106 XUL

1991 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,758 mi
Last recorded128,758 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1991 Volvo 700 Series147,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH106 XUL
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2012 128,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Both front tyres scuffed on outter sidewalls

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 127,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 127,185 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 123,918 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 117,786 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 117,786 miles

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

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 113,288 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 110,363 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 106,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake hoses perishing

exhaust small blows along system

front shockers slightly damp

inner t.c.a bushing poor

n/s/f tie rod bushing deteriorating resulting in slight movement replase asap

n/s/rack boot damp & leaking oil slightly

o/s handbrake cable movement poor

oil leak & presure build up on oil filler

slight corrosion to front n/s wheel arch

slight inbalance & rise n fall front foot brake readings

slight movement & wear in roll bar links

slight movement in front seat belt mountings on seat runners

slight play & noise in sterring rack

Pass 29 Aug 2006 106,857 miles

all brake hoses perishing

exhaust small blows along system

front shockers slightly damp

inner t.c.a bushing poor

n/s/f tie rod bushing deteriorating resulting in slight movement replase asap

n/s/rack boot damp & leaking oil slightly

o/s handbrake cable movement poor

oil leak & presure build up on oil filler

slight corrosion to front n/s wheel arch

slight inbalance & rise n fall front foot brake readings

slight movement & wear in roll bar links

slight movement in front seat belt mountings on seat runners

slight play & noise in sterring rack

Pass 22 Aug 2005 103,100 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 103,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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H106 XUL is a 1991 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H106 XUL, 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 H106 XUL registered?

H106 XUL is a 1991 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 31 January 1991.

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