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ABZ 3776

1987 Volvo 700 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,480 mi
Last recorded182,480 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2007
Typical for 1987 Volvo 700 Series151,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 3776
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2007 182,480 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 182,461 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2006 181,067 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2006 179,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

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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ABZ 3776 is a 1987 Volvo 700 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 151,706 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 ABZ 3776, 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 39 years old, this Volvo 700 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABZ 3776 registered?

ABZ 3776 is a 1987 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is ABZ 3776 safe to buy?

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