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A58 FAD

1989 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

201,214 mi
Last recorded201,214 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2006
Typical for 1989 Volvo 700 Series142,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA58 FAD
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2006 201,214 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 201,031 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A58 FAD is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 A58 FAD, 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 A58 FAD registered?

A58 FAD is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 17 May 1989.

Is A58 FAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A58 FAD shows 2 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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