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A69 JSO

1983 Volvo 700 Series

Red Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,278 mi
Last recorded110,278 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1983 Volvo 700 Series108,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA69 JSO
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 110,278 miles

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

both tyres cracked on tread

suspension compments all greased

under side of vehicle corroding in places

Fail 7 May 2014 110,250 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

both tyres cracked on tread

suspension compments all greased

under side of vehicle corroding in places

Pass 9 May 2013 108,473 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 104,858 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 102,959 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 99,074 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 94,687 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 89,718 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 84,633 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 80,780 miles

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A69 JSO is a 1983 Volvo 700 Series in Red with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A69 JSO, 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 A69 JSO registered?

A69 JSO is a 1983 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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