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PHV 620R

1977 Volvo 700 Series

Brown Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,468 mi
Last recorded55,468 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHV 620R
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 55,468 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 55,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 55,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2007 53,457 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

co high just within limit

Pass 28 Apr 2006 51,867 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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PHV 620R is a 1977 Volvo 700 Series in Brown with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PHV 620R, 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 49 years old, this Volvo 700 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PHV 620R?

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What year was PHV 620R registered?

PHV 620R is a 1977 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 18 January 1977.

Is PHV 620R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHV 620R shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PHV 620R have outstanding finance?

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