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A15 CLV

1988 Volvo 700 Series

Gold Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,251 mi
Last recorded125,251 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1988 Volvo 700 Series151,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 CLV
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 125,251 miles

Central Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018

Central Exhaust Has Slight Leak

Central Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jun 2018

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust Has Slight Leak

Central Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jun 2017 126,251 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 125,951 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 125,951 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 125,251 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers floor slighty corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 125,230 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 124,103 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 124,103 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 122,854 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 121,838 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 120,822 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 120,822 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 118,933 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 118,933 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 116,841 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 116,841 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 115,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 115,385 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 113,748 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 113,748 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 111,809 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 111,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Volvo 700 Series reliability report

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A15 CLV is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series in Gold with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 151,569 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 CLV, 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 38 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 CLV registered?

A15 CLV is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 20 May 1988.

Is A15 CLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 CLV shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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