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A686 BAP

1983 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,068 mi
Last recorded30,068 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 1983 Volvo 700 Series108,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA686 BAP
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2009 30,068 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 29,699 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 28,213 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 26,140 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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A686 BAP is a 1983 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 108,658 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 A686 BAP, 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 43 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 A686 BAP registered?

A686 BAP is a 1983 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 20 August 1983.

Is A686 BAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A686 BAP shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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