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A18 RFB

1988 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,663 mi
Last recorded125,663 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 1988 Volvo 700 Series151,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 RFB
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2014 125,663 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front tyre has slight damage to the inner sidewall

Pass 21 Dec 2012 125,663 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 20 Dec 2012 125,663 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 29 Dec 2011 125,663 miles

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

sidewall cracking front and rear tyres

wipers starting to smear

Fail 28 Dec 2011 125,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

sidewall cracking front and rear tyres

wipers starting to smear

Pass 13 Dec 2010 125,293 miles

front brake hoses perished

Pass 14 Dec 2009 123,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 120,907 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 120,907 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 117,147 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 111,265 miles

n/s/f tyre tread is devoid of tread on outer edge

Pass 29 Jul 2005 104,553 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
Full Volvo 700 Series reliability report

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A18 RFB is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A18 RFB, 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 A18 RFB registered?

A18 RFB is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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