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H212 CBE

1992 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

237,951 mi
Last recorded237,951 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2006
Typical for 1992 Volvo 700 Series136,089 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH212 CBE
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2006 237,951 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 237,951 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight loss of power steering

Pass 15 Nov 2005 214,576 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

advise front exhasut flange nuts loose.

advise various oil leaks.

Fail 27 Oct 2005 213,892 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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H212 CBE is a 1992 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 136,089 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 H212 CBE, 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 34 years old, this Volvo 700 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H212 CBE registered?

H212 CBE is a 1992 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 10 August 1992.

Is H212 CBE safe to buy?

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