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H161 GLE

1991 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

187,524 mi
Last recorded187,524 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1991 Volvo 700 Series147,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH161 GLE
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 187,524 miles

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

freeplay in n/s steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2012 187,524 miles

centre exhaust clamp loose

front number plate damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2010 183,660 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in sterring rack

Pass 4 Jan 2010 179,941 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 174,232 miles

FRONT REG PLATE SLIGHT DETERIORATION

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 169,880 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 162,200 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 162,200 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 157,753 miles

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

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

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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H161 GLE is a 1991 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H161 GLE, 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 H161 GLE registered?

H161 GLE is a 1991 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 February 1991.

Is H161 GLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H161 GLE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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