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H135 BAU

1991 Volvo 700 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

245,102 mi
Last recorded245,102 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1991 Volvo 700 Series147,814 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH135 BAU
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 245,102 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 244,500 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 244,100 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 243,001 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 236,200 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 236,200 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 234,052 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 233,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front brake discs inner face excessively worn

rear brake discs excessively worn

Fail 25 Jan 2011 228,899 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front discs corroded inner surface

nearside front tyre warn outer edge

nearside wiper blade split

screen chiped

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Jan 2011 228,899 miles

front discs corroded inner surface

nearside front tyre warn outer edge

nearside wiper blade split

screen chiped

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2010 224,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake back plates corroded

hand brake cable bracket insecure

n/s front brake binding

oil leak from gear box

oil leak from rear axle

rear exhaust rubber mounts splitting

rear silencor insecure

stone chip in windowscreen zone a

stone chips in windowscreen zone b

Fail 27 Feb 2010 224,758 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake back plates corroded

hand brake cable bracket insecure

n/s front brake binding

oil leak from gear box

oil leak from rear axle

rear exhaust rubber mounts splitting

rear silencor insecure

stone chip in windowscreen zone a

stone chips in windowscreen zone b

Pass 5 Mar 2009 218,762 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front back plates corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear diff oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2009 218,477 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front back plates corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2008 212,042 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 212,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side front door hinge loose

nearside side light and indicater lense broken

Pass 23 Feb 2007 204,819 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 204,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 196,274 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 196,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Volvo 700 Series reliability report

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H135 BAU is a 1991 Volvo 700 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H135 BAU, 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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H135 BAU is a 1991 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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