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P382 KEC

1996 Volvo 700 Series

Black Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,360 mi
Last recorded70,360 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Volvo 700 Series146,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP382 KEC
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 70,360 miles

advise : front and rear brake backing plates corroded

advise : surface corrosion to front and rear suspension units

Pass 11 Aug 2020 70,302 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 69,455 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise : under body surface corrsion

Pass 22 Aug 2018 68,328 miles

advise : under body surface corrsion

Fail 22 Aug 2018 68,328 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

advise : under body surface corrsion

Pass 18 Oct 2017 67,625 miles

advise : exhaust slightly leaking/corroded

advise : under body surface corrsion

Pass 24 Aug 2016 66,326 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 66,326 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 64,831 miles

advise exhaust system slightly corroded

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 30 Aug 2014 62,884 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 61,309 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 59,248 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,248 miles

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 3 Nov 2010 57,070 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 56,797 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 54,975 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 46,605 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 42,366 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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P382 KEC is a 1996 Volvo 700 Series in Black with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P382 KEC, 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 P382 KEC registered?

P382 KEC is a 1996 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P382 KEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P382 KEC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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