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L317 ANS

1993 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,315 mi
Last recorded35,315 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2006
Typical for 1993 Volvo 700 Series154,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL317 ANS
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2006 35,315 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 35,315 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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L317 ANS is a 1993 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L317 ANS, 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 L317 ANS registered?

L317 ANS is a 1993 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 15 September 1993.

Is L317 ANS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L317 ANS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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