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A16 RCL

1989 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

240,009 mi
Last recorded240,009 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Volvo 700 Series142,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 RCL
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 240,009 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 240,009 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 240,009 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 240,009 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 240,009 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 240,009 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 240,009 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 240,009 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 240,009 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 240,009 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 240,009 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 240,009 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 240,009 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 240,009 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 239,977 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 239,977 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 239,977 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 239,977 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 237,227 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 237,227 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 233,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 229,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 224,563 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 224,563 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 218,104 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 210,416 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 205,585 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 199,379 miles

slight play in steering rack

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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A16 RCL is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A16 RCL, 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 A16 RCL registered?

A16 RCL is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 10 March 1989.

Is A16 RCL safe to buy?

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