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A252 RGF

1983 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,081 mi
Last recorded110,081 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1983 Volvo 700 Series108,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA252 RGF
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 110,081 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 110,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2007 108,535 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 108,502 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 106,761 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 10,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 105,278 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 105,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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A252 RGF is a 1983 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 108,658 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 A252 RGF, 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 43 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 A252 RGF registered?

A252 RGF is a 1983 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A252 RGF safe to buy?

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