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H116 RSX

1991 Volvo 700 Series

Grey Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,777 mi
Last recorded133,777 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1991 Volvo 700 Series147,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH116 RSX
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 133,777 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 133,777 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 128,614 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

play in nearside and offside steering rack

rear wiper blade torn and not clearing screen

Fail 28 Jun 2010 128,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

play in nearside and offside steering rack

rear exhaust heatshield loose and rattling

rear wiper blade torn and not clearing screen

Pass 3 Jun 2009 122,290 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 122,290 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear wiper blade rubber torn

wear/play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 3 Jun 2008 117,753 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 117,753 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front brake disc faces corroded and worn

slight play/wear in steering rack at nearside

Fail 30 Jun 2007 113,157 miles

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

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

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

boot lid/tailgate struts worn/ wont stay in upright position

Pass 30 Jun 2007 113,157 miles

boot lid/tailgate struts worn/ wont stay in upright position

Pass 31 Jul 2006 106,945 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 106,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Jul 2005 31,980 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 31,980 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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H116 RSX is a 1991 Volvo 700 Series in Grey with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H116 RSX, 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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H116 RSX is a 1991 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 19 January 1991.

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