MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,300 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nsf side light dim
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nsf side light dim
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
hand brake lever travel
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
hand brake lever travel
fuel pipes corroded
nearside wiper blade ; exhaust mounting rubbers cracked ;parking brake stiff .
How Reliable is the Volvo 700 Series?
Based on 194,851 MOT tests across 35,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A5 BVD is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1988 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 151,569 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 A5 BVD, 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 38 years old, this Volvo 700 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of A5 BVD?
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What year was A5 BVD registered?
A5 BVD is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 June 1988.
Is A5 BVD safe to buy?
The MOT history for A5 BVD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does A5 BVD have outstanding finance?
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