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RXI 3981

1994 Volvo 700 Series

White Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,959 mi
Last recorded171,959 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2007
Typical for 1994 Volvo 700 Series165,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRXI 3981
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2007 171,959 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 171,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 152,185 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 152,175 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RXI 3981 is a 1994 Volvo 700 Series in White with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 165,901 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RXI 3981, 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 32 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 RXI 3981 registered?

RXI 3981 is a 1994 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 5 October 1994.

Is RXI 3981 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RXI 3981 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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