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L471 LAR

1993 Volvo 700 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,166 mi
Last recorded115,166 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Volvo 700 Series154,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL471 LAR
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 115,166 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 112,342 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 105,761 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 105,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 100,927 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 94,057 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 87,507 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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L471 LAR is a 1993 Volvo 700 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L471 LAR, 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 L471 LAR registered?

L471 LAR is a 1993 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 18 September 1993.

Is L471 LAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L471 LAR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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