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R976 KBM

1998 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,843 mi
Last recorded99,843 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 KBM
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 99,843 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 99,840 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 96,852 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 94,212 miles

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 90,634 miles

rear axle bushes rear exhaust system

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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R976 KBM is a 1998 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc 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 R976 KBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R976 KBM registered?

R976 KBM is a 1998 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R976 KBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R976 KBM 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 R976 KBM have outstanding finance?

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