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H144 BWV

1991 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,219 mi
Last recorded98,219 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1991 Volvo 700 Series147,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH144 BWV
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2009 98,219 miles

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

all rear seats have been removed

both front suspension track control arm bushes on lower arms have slight deteriation

both number plates have slight deteriation and cracks

both rear lamp lenses have cracks and slight damage

brake pedal rubber is worn

minor leaks on exhaust system joints

nearside front wheel arch has slight damage

nearside steering rack has slight wear

offside rear tyre is cracking

rear exhaust system has slight damage

Fail 19 Aug 2009 98,204 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

all rear seats have been removed

both front suspension track control arm bushes on lower arms have slight deteriation

both front wheels have slight brake bind

both number plates have slight deteriation and cracks

both rear lamp lenses have cracks and slight damage

brake pedal rubber is worn

minor leaks on exhaust system joints

nearside front wheel arch has slight damage

nearside steering rack has slight wear

offside rear tyre is cracking

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear exhaust system has slight damage

Pass 28 Aug 2008 96,786 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 94,920 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 94,582 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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H144 BWV is a 1991 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H144 BWV, 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 H144 BWV registered?

H144 BWV is a 1991 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 25 April 1991.

Is H144 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H144 BWV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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