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R745 CCL

1998 Volvo 700 Series

Multi-colour Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,405 mi
Last recorded146,405 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR745 CCL
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2014 146,405 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 140,776 miles

o.s.f flasher lens missing

Fail 7 May 2013 140,776 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o.s.f flasher lens missing

Pass 28 Mar 2012 138,741 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 131,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 131,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 119,050 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2009 106,495 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 100,573 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 100,573 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 97,982 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 46,141 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 94,461 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
Full Volvo 700 Series reliability report

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R745 CCL is a 1998 Volvo 700 Series in Multi-colour with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R745 CCL, 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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What year was R745 CCL registered?

R745 CCL is a 1998 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R745 CCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R745 CCL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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