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MEF 541P

1976 Volvo 700 Series

White Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,384 mi
Last recorded9,384 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEF 541P
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2006 9,384 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 9,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside door mirror broken but not affecting drivers view to the rear.

Pass 27 Sep 2005 81,066 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 91,680 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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MEF 541P is a 1976 Volvo 700 Series in White with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MEF 541P, 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 50 years old, this Volvo 700 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MEF 541P registered?

MEF 541P is a 1976 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 15 April 1976.

Is MEF 541P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEF 541P shows 4 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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