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R117 LKN

1998 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

207,051 mi
Last recorded207,051 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 LKN
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 207,051 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 207,030 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front tyre bald on inside edge.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 197,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 197,115 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 186,114 miles

power steering pump noisy when running

Fail 12 Sep 2008 186,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

when was cambelt change?

Pass 1 Jun 2007 175,961 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 175,961 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 167,785 miles

rear exhaust pipe been repaired

Fail 26 Apr 2006 167,759 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R117 LKN is a 1998 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R117 LKN, 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 28 years old, this Volvo 700 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R117 LKN is a 1998 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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