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P200 RTO

1997 Volvo 700 Series

Orange Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

73,048 mi
Last recorded73,048 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo 700 Series97,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP200 RTO
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 73,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2025 73,044 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 68,447 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Sill covers fitted unable to inspect

Offside Sill cover fitted unable to inspect

Fail 10 Oct 2023 68,444 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-3-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 65,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 64,601 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 64,601 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2018 60,008 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 58,493 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 58,493 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 57,057 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 55,463 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 53,958 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 52,680 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 51,349 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,460 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 49,460 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 47,790 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 45,967 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 45,945 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 44,277 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 42,505 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 40,490 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet will not open all the way

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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P200 RTO is a 1997 Volvo 700 Series in Orange with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P200 RTO, 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.

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What year was P200 RTO registered?

P200 RTO is a 1997 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P200 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P200 RTO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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