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245 VOL

1989 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

42,435 mi
Last recorded42,435 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Volvo 700 Series142,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration245 VOL
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 42,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 42,099 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 41,980 miles

Central Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 41,770 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 41,650 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 41,101 miles

bottom engine very slightly oily

reverse lights not working

Pass 23 Jan 2018 41,059 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 40,963 miles

Boot struts getting weak

Steering rack slightly oily

Undertray fitted (NO Action required)

Warning light on dash

Pass 17 Dec 2015 40,817 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 40,630 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 40,438 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 40,307 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 39,812 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 39,329 miles

under tray hanging down offside front

Pass 27 Aug 2009 38,200 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 38,199 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,178 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 35,545 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 33,536 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 32,433 miles

slight damage to front number plate

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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245 VOL is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1989 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 142,664 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 245 VOL, 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 37 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 245 VOL registered?

245 VOL is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is 245 VOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 245 VOL shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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