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M214 NKH

1995 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

218,888 mi
Last recorded218,888 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Volvo 700 Series161,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM214 NKH
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 218,888 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 218,268 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 208,192 miles

Bonnet safety catch seized.

Horn poor.

NSR seatbelt stalk part missing, but operational.

OSR brake low effort

Fail 22 Oct 2009 208,192 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

All brake discs tarnished.

Bonnet safety catch seized.

Exhaust tailpipe badly bent and restricted.

Horn poor.

NSR seatbelt stalk part missing, but operational.

Noise from rear axle when wheels rotated.

OSR brake low effort

Pass 4 Jul 2008 193,356 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 193,356 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 May 2008 193,340 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6) DANGEROUS

corrosion setting into front of front inner wings

front coil springs in very poor condition

radiator in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2007 157,020 miles

front brake discs corrosion setting in

front flexi brake hoses perishing

front suspension bushes perished

rear brake slight noise

steering rack boots perished

Fail 5 Jun 2006 176,016 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 176,016 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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M214 NKH is a 1995 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M214 NKH, 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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M214 NKH is a 1995 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 10 May 1995.

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