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A9 HCJ

1986 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,362 mi
Last recorded154,362 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 1986 Volvo 700 Series140,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 HCJ
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 154,362 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

battary tray corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 10 Feb 2009 152,710 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre on 1*6mm on outter edge

slight corrosion and wear to rear brake discs

Fail 10 Feb 2009 152,710 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre on 1*6mm on outter edge

slight corrosion and wear to rear brake discs

Pass 13 Feb 2008 151,020 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

manifold gasket slight leak

offside front tyre slight wear to outter edge

Fail 13 Feb 2008 151,017 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

manifold gasket slight leak

offside front tyre slight wear to outter edge

Pass 23 Feb 2007 149,685 miles

both front exhaust manifolds gaskets just starting to leak

both rear suspension arms showing signs of corrosion around spring mounting points

steering rack slight free play to nearside

Pass 27 Feb 2006 148,187 miles

nearside steering rack slight freeplay

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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A9 HCJ is a 1986 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 140,324 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 A9 HCJ, 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 40 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 A9 HCJ registered?

A9 HCJ is a 1986 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 13 March 1986.

Is A9 HCJ safe to buy?

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