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N58 GUB

1996 Volvo 700 Series

Green Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,972 mi
Last recorded171,972 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Volvo 700 Series146,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN58 GUB
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 171,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 19 Jan 2009 167,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

alternater and air con belts cracking

engine oil was very low

inner and outer edges worn on the front tyres

Fail 15 Jan 2009 167,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

alternater and air con belts cracking

engine oil was very low

inner and outer edges worn on the front tyres

Pass 21 Jan 2008 155,177 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 139,737 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 139,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

nsf brake binding slightly

two holes in outer sill drivers side caused by damage

Fail 3 Feb 2006 123,455 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 123,455 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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N58 GUB is a 1996 Volvo 700 Series in Green with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 146,190 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 N58 GUB, 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 30 years old, this Volvo 700 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N58 GUB registered?

N58 GUB is a 1996 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 10 February 1996.

Is N58 GUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N58 GUB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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