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J484 HRN

1991 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,730 mi
Last recorded126,730 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1991 Volvo 700 Series147,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ484 HRN
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 126,730 miles

Battery insecure

Condition and security of N/S/F indicator/sidelight unit

Condition of N/S mirror

Condition of O/S/F sidelight

Condition of handbrake linkages

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Heavy corrosion to towbar and mounts

N/S/R tyre heavy cracking

O/S/F brake binding

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil and underseal on all brake pipes

Play in O/S steering rack

Scratches on screen

Fail 24 Aug 2010 126,729 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Battery insecure

Condition and security of N/S/F indicator/sidelight unit

Condition of N/S mirror

Condition of O/S/F sidelight

Condition of handbrake linkages

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Heavy corrosion to towbar and mounts

N/S/R tyre heavy cracking

O/S/F brake binding

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil and underseal on all brake pipes

Play in O/S steering rack

Scratches on screen

Pass 9 Oct 2009 121,301 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 121,300 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

n/s/r door not able to open

n/s/r window missing

slight play o/s rack inner joint

Pass 7 Oct 2008 117,885 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 12 Sep 2007 110,604 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 108,759 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J484 HRN is a 1991 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 147,814 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J484 HRN, 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 35 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 J484 HRN registered?

J484 HRN is a 1991 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 2 August 1991.

Is J484 HRN safe to buy?

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