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P181 OHP

1997 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

250,169 mi
Last recorded250,169 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo 700 Series97,566 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 OHP
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 250,169 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 222,100 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 222,106 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P181 OHP is a 1997 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 97,566 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 P181 OHP, 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 29 years old, this Volvo 700 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P181 OHP registered?

P181 OHP is a 1997 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 16 July 1997.

Is P181 OHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P181 OHP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P181 OHP have outstanding finance?

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