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A531 HPJ

1984 Volvo 700 Series

Grey Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

257,699 mi
Last recorded257,699 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1984 Volvo 700 Series88,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA531 HPJ
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 257,699 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 257,696 miles

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 155,385 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 155,385 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 164,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/side h/lamp lhd taped

Pass 23 Jul 2008 164,540 miles

n/side h/lamp lhd taped

Pass 27 Jul 2007 251,208 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

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A531 HPJ is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series in Grey with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A531 HPJ, 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 A531 HPJ registered?

A531 HPJ is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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