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N89 BES

1995 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,433 mi
Last recorded143,433 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Volvo 700 Series161,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN89 BES
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 143,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear lamp lense cracked but not showing any white light.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 143,415 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear lamp lense cracked but not showing any white light.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 137,801 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 137,801 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 133,616 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 133,558 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 128,776 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 128,776 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both front tyres wearing on outter edges

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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N89 BES is a 1995 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N89 BES, 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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N89 BES is a 1995 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 5 September 1995.

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