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F592 OYW

1995 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,395 mi
Last recorded202,395 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 1995 Volvo 700 Series161,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF592 OYW
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2016 202,395 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel return pipe (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 202,395 miles

dampness fuel tank area o/k at this

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

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

n/s/f floor is corroded out side prescribe area

Pass 8 Dec 2014 20,149 miles

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

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

dampnes of fuel at tank aera but ok at time of test

n/s front floor is corroded out with prescribed aera

Fail 3 Dec 2014 20,149 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

dampnes of fuel at tank aera but ok at time of test

emissons not tested burst exhaust

n/s front floor is corroded out with prescribed aera

Pass 19 Nov 2013 19,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

dampnes of fuel at tank aera but ok at time of test

rear seat belt damaged but no seat fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2012 196,760 miles

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

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

Oil leak

battery is inscure

rear seat belts damaged but no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Nov 2012 196,744 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

battery is inscure

rear seat belts damaged but no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Dec 2011 193,616 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 6 Dec 2011 193,616 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2010 191,883 miles

auxilliary seat belts cut

nsf tyre wearing unevenly nsf anti roll bar bush split

Pass 9 Dec 2009 189,844 miles

exhaust system heavely corroded

both rear facing seatbelts cut

Fail 8 Dec 2009 189,844 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

exhaust system heavely corroded

front radiator holed + corroded

both rear facing seatbelts cut

Pass 16 Dec 2008 187,576 miles

electric windows inop/ bootlock siezed access via rear seat/ rear rear seat belts cut no seats fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2008 187,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

electric windows inop/ bootlock siezed access via rear seat/ rear rear seat belts cut no seats fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2007 186,843 miles

both front brake discs slighly worn

offside front tyre perished

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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F592 OYW is a 1995 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 161,422 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 F592 OYW, 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 31 years old, this Volvo 700 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F592 OYW is a 1995 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 2 March 1995.

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