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A2 JJK

1988 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

208,115 mi
Last recorded208,115 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1988 Volvo 700 Series151,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 JJK
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2012 208,115 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

strong smell under car of petrol around fuel tank area

Pass 25 Feb 2011 205,868 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 205,862 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 200,019 miles

slight blow on middle exhaust box

Fail 24 Jul 2009 199,787 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 194,661 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Jul 2008 194,655 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Mar 2007 184,310 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 146,470 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

brake fluid contaminated

Pass 6 Feb 2006 176,568 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 176,562 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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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A2 JJK is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 A2 JJK, 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 A2 JJK registered?

A2 JJK is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 8 February 1988.

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