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H971 DPV

1994 Volvo 700 Series

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

199,131 mi
Last recorded199,131 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1994 Volvo 700 Series165,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH971 DPV
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 199,131 miles

locking temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2010 199,131 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

locking temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2010 199,131 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front back plates holed by corrossion

exhaust heatshields insecure causing rattling noise

Pass 6 Aug 2009 198,431 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 188,430 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tyre pressures low.

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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H971 DPV is a 1994 Volvo 700 Series in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1994 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 165,901 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 H971 DPV, 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 32 years old, this Volvo 700 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H971 DPV registered?

H971 DPV is a 1994 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is H971 DPV safe to buy?

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