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A10 BRH

1986 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,805 mi
Last recorded54,805 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Volvo 700 Series140,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 BRH
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 54,805 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 53,452 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 53,513 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 53,433 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 53,433 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 53,386 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 53,339 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 53,148 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 53,148 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2013 53,057 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 52,856 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 52,856 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,665 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 52,419 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 52,419 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 51,545 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 50,225 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 48,210 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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A10 BRH is a 1986 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1986 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 140,324 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 A10 BRH, 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 40 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 A10 BRH registered?

A10 BRH is a 1986 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 9 May 1986.

Is A10 BRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 BRH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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