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A383 VVL

1984 Volvo 700 Series

Black Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

212,647 mi
Last recorded212,647 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 1984 Volvo 700 Series88,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA383 VVL
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2007 212,647 miles

possible intermittent brake pedal creeping fault which may require future investigation

Fail 25 Apr 2007 212,647 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 211,827 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 211,827 miles

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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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A383 VVL is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series in Black with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A383 VVL, 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 A383 VVL registered?

A383 VVL is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 13 April 1984.

Is A383 VVL safe to buy?

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