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A3 UBR

1989 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,897 mi
Last recorded140,897 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Volvo 700 Series142,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 UBR
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 140,897 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 140,897 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 140,727 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 133,919 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
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A3 UBR is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 142,664 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 A3 UBR, 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 37 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 A3 UBR registered?

A3 UBR is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 3 January 1989.

Is A3 UBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 UBR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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