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A15 BJR

1986 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Lpg 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,079 mi
Last recorded190,079 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1986 Volvo 700 Series140,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 BJR
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 190,079 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 190,074 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2007 181,951 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

offside steering rack has slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2007 181,951 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

offside steering rack has slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2006 174,450 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 174,406 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside and nearside front inner wing under vehicle are corroded but not in pescribed area

suspect front pipe support bracket may be missing

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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A15 BJR is a 1986 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A15 BJR, 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 A15 BJR registered?

A15 BJR is a 1986 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 4 April 1986.

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