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TCE 22K

1972 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,862 mi
Last recorded88,862 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCE 22K
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 88,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Water pump leaking. Offside washer jet blocked.

Fail 10 Mar 2012 88,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 88,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 86,276 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 83,071 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 83,071 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 80,710 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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TCE 22K is a 1972 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TCE 22K, 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 54 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 TCE 22K?

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What year was TCE 22K registered?

TCE 22K is a 1972 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 4 January 1972.

Is TCE 22K safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCE 22K shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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