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A642 TMJ

1984 Volvo 700 Series

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,322 mi
Last recorded88,322 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Volvo 700 Series88,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA642 TMJ
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 88,322 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 88,322 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 88,224 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 84,660 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

side repeaters not working

Fail 23 Aug 2022 84,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases several holes in system , emissions result may vary (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine rocker cover ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working both (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp head lamp , position lamp dimming with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

side repeaters not working

Pass 24 Aug 2021 80,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at lower union (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking at rack end of column (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 78,046 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 78,027 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 74,031 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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A642 TMJ is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A642 TMJ, 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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A642 TMJ is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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