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H163 HDX

1991 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,252 mi
Last recorded146,252 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1991 Volvo 700 Series147,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH163 HDX
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 146,252 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 146,074 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2008 139,995 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear diff weeping oil

Pass 18 Oct 2007 132,584 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Oct 2007 132,584 miles

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Oct 2006 127,160 miles

as per 1st test

Fail 9 Oct 2006 127,160 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

n/s/f brake starting to bind on

o/s headlight output reduced

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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H163 HDX is a 1991 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H163 HDX, 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 H163 HDX registered?

H163 HDX is a 1991 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 24 May 1991.

Is H163 HDX safe to buy?

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