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R178 UER

1995 Volvo 700 Series

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

252,348 mi
Last recorded252,348 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1995 Volvo 700 Series161,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 UER
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2012 252,348 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 225,811 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 200,674 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 189,171 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 181,030 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 173,442 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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R178 UER is a 1995 Volvo 700 Series in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R178 UER, 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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What year was R178 UER registered?

R178 UER is a 1995 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is R178 UER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R178 UER shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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