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K401 TSD

1993 Volvo 700 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,215 mi
Last recorded126,215 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 Volvo 700 Series154,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK401 TSD
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2007 126,215 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 117,468 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 117,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside front anti roll bar bushes perished slightly

offside and nearside front tie rod bushes perished slightly

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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K401 TSD is a 1993 Volvo 700 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 154,877 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 K401 TSD, 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 33 years old, this Volvo 700 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K401 TSD?

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What year was K401 TSD registered?

K401 TSD is a 1993 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 9 February 1993.

Is K401 TSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K401 TSD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K401 TSD have outstanding finance?

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