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A2 VVB

1987 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,444 mi
Last recorded161,444 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1987 Volvo 700 Series151,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 VVB
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2009 161,444 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 161,215 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 160,972 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 160,972 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

battery insecure

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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A2 VVB is a 1987 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 151,706 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 VVB, 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 39 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 VVB registered?

A2 VVB is a 1987 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 11 March 1987.

Is A2 VVB safe to buy?

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