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44 SAM

1989 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

70,630 mi
Last recorded70,630 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Volvo 700 Series142,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration44 SAM
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 70,630 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 70,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 70,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 70,630 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 70,457 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 66,659 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 62,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 57,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 52,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 46,714 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 43,885 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 40,838 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 40,836 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 38,528 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 38,520 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 38,116 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 38,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,367 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer side wall

Fail 31 May 2011 37,364 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer side wall

Pass 2 Jun 2010 36,784 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 36,349 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,771 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 34,771 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 30,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 25,910 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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44 SAM is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 44 SAM, 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 44 SAM registered?

44 SAM is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 3 August 1989.

Is 44 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 44 SAM shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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