MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,396 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
all front flexi brake hoses deterating
rear number plate delamating
varous stonechips in windscreen
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
all front flexi brake hoses deterating
rear number plate delamating
varous stonechips in windscreen
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
all front flexi brake hoses deterating
rear number plate delamating
some wear in rear brake pads
stonechips in windscreen
Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
all front brake flexible brake pipes deterating
some wear in rear brake pads
varous stonechips in windscreen
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
All front flexible brake hoses deteriorating
Both number plates delaminating
Fuel cap flap missing
Some noise from rear diff
Some wear in both front shock absorbers
Some wear in front brake pads
How Reliable is the Volvo 700 Series?
Based on 194,851 MOT tests across 35,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A20 SER is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 A20 SER, 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 A20 SER registered?
A20 SER is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 7 October 1988.
Is A20 SER safe to buy?
The MOT history for A20 SER shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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