CarVerify

Free Car Check

A303 RGF

1983 Volvo 700 Series

Black Petrol 2846cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,313 mi
Last recorded62,313 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1983 Volvo 700 Series108,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA303 RGF
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,846cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,313 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 62,313 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 62,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

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

battery insercure

nearside light unit holding water

Fail 2 Apr 2011 61,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 61,367 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 59,701 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2009 59,701 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2008 59,080 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 59,080 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 58,455 miles

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A303 RGF is a 1983 Volvo 700 Series in Black with a 2,846cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 A303 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A303 RGF?

You can check the full history of A303 RGF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A303 RGF registered?

A303 RGF is a 1983 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 3 August 1983.

Is A303 RGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A303 RGF shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A303 RGF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A303 RGF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.