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A15 PMM

1988 Volvo 700 Series

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,244 mi
Last recorded130,244 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1988 Volvo 700 Series151,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 PMM
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 130,244 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 130,215 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 128,993 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3cms diameter behind the interior rear view mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2020 128,992 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3cms diameter behind the interior rear view mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 125,210 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view behind the interior rear view mirror [3.5cms BORDERLINE] (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inner edge [2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 125,210 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view behind the interior rear view mirror [3.5cms BORDERLINE] (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inner edge [2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 122,265 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' behind interior rear view mirror [BORDERLINE] (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

centre and rear silencer boxes heavily corroded but no gas leaks

Pass 18 Jun 2016 119,191 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' behind interior rear view mirror [BORDERLINE] (8.3.1d)

centre and rear silencer boxes heavily corroded but no gas leaks

Pass 28 May 2015 116,135 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

centre silencer box heavily corrode but no gas leaks

Pass 3 May 2014 111,827 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre and rear silencer boxes heavily corroded in places but no gas leaks

rear nearside and offside shock absorber dust gaiters perished and split

Pass 13 Apr 2013 107,229 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre and rear silencer boxes heavily corroded in places but no gas leaks

Pass 21 Apr 2012 104,192 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre silencer boxes heavily corroded in places but no gas leaks

Pass 26 Mar 2011 101,589 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 101,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 100,162 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 98,416 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2007 94,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 94,351 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 92,216 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 92,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
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A15 PMM is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 A15 PMM, 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 PMM registered?

A15 PMM is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 30 August 1988.

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