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L402 HBW

1993 Volvo 700 Series

White Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,243 mi
Last recorded208,243 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 1993 Volvo 700 Series154,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL402 HBW
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 208,243 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 208,242 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pump not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering rack n/s arm slight play (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 205,477 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 204,799 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 197,251 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 192,585 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 192,585 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 187,767 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 178,817 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 167,581 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 153,848 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 141,963 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 141,963 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 133,084 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 133,084 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 123,115 miles

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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L402 HBW is a 1993 Volvo 700 Series in White with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L402 HBW, 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 L402 HBW registered?

L402 HBW is a 1993 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 6 October 1993.

Is L402 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L402 HBW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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