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A221 LLK

1984 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,829 mi
Last recorded71,829 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 1984 Volvo 700 Series88,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA221 LLK
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 71,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all four wheel hub corroded

corrosion in the outer body

heavy corrosion underneath

Pass 18 Jan 2018 71,827 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front suspension arm slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front indicator/light slight damage

Nearside Rear wing slight corroded

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

offside front door slight rust

steering rack/arm joints slight play

Pass 17 Jan 2017 71,825 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arm joints (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position light/indicator light slight damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 71,825 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lights (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arm joints (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position light/indicator light slight damage

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 71,828 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 17,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2015 71,812 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 71,809 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 71,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 71,805 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 71,801 miles

Minor corrosion drivers door

NS F, NS R, OS R tyre sidewalls deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 71,767 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 71,655 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2009 71,654 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 71,647 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 71,647 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 71,645 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 71,637 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2005 71,574 miles

oil leak

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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A221 LLK is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1984 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 88,224 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 A221 LLK, 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 42 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 A221 LLK registered?

A221 LLK is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 20 July 1984.

Is A221 LLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A221 LLK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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