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H156 NHP

1991 Volvo 700 Series

Grey Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,156 mi
Last recorded166,156 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 Volvo 700 Series147,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH156 NHP
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 166,156 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 166,156 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 166,156 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 166,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 165,782 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 165,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 164,262 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 164,262 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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H156 NHP is a 1991 Volvo 700 Series in Grey with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 H156 NHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H156 NHP registered?

H156 NHP is a 1991 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 31 March 1991.

Is H156 NHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H156 NHP shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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