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L159 HNM

1993 Volvo 700 Series

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,070 mi
Last recorded173,070 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Volvo 700 Series154,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL159 HNM
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 173,070 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2008 173,070 miles

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 169,281 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 163,998 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 163,998 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 161,057 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades in poor condition.

both registration plates in poor condition.

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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L159 HNM is a 1993 Volvo 700 Series in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L159 HNM, 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.

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What year was L159 HNM registered?

L159 HNM is a 1993 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 5 November 1993.

Is L159 HNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L159 HNM shows 6 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.

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