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A19 JAR

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

124,721 mi
Last recorded124,721 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 JAR
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 124,721 miles

Central Front Various suspension bushes worn

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak in several areas (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 124,540 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly chaffed on exhaust (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 124,103 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 123,511 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 123,126 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 123,074 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 122,387 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 121,557 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 120,880 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 120,038 miles

nearside front floor area corrosion

spare wheel well floor corrosion hole

Pass 24 Nov 2014 119,352 miles

SPARE WHEEL WELL CORROSION , BATTERY TRAY CORROSION , PASSENGER FOOTWELL CORROSION NOT EXCESSIVE.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 118,351 miles

SOME CORROSION AT LOWER EDGE OF SPARE WHEEL WELL

Fail 14 Dec 2012 116,891 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH FRONT LOWER EDGE CORROSION

NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILL WHEEL WELL CORROSION

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 116,891 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH FRONT LOWER EDGE CORROSION

NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILL WHEEL WELL CORROSION

Pass 15 Nov 2011 114,840 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SPRING TOP SEAT RUBBER DISTORTED

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 113,018 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 111,348 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION NEAR SIDE REAR TOW BAR MOUNT

Pass 7 Nov 2008 107,887 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 101,252 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 93,738 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 86,854 miles

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

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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A19 JAR is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1985 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 117,115 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 A19 JAR, 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 41 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 A19 JAR registered?

A19 JAR is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 September 1985.

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