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BAG 211S

1987 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,711 mi
Last recorded147,711 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1987 Volvo 700 Series151,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAG 211S
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 147,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust rubber hanger starting to crack

n/s/f & o/s/f lower balljoint rubber boots split

n/s/f tyre and wheel rim slightly damaged

o/s inner sill starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

slight crack in front windscreen

Fail 8 Apr 2008 147,711 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust rubber hanger starting to crack

n/s/f & o/s/f lower balljoint rubber boots split

n/s/f tyre and wheel rim slightly damaged

o/s inner sill starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

slight crack in front windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2007 147,015 miles

n/s/f bottom balljoint rubber boot split

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

o/s/f & n/s/f flexible brake pipe starting to crack

slight play in steering rack pinion

Pass 30 Nov 2005 146,454 miles

both front flexible brake pipes starting to split

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre wall slightly damaged

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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BAG 211S is a 1987 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BAG 211S, 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 BAG 211S registered?

BAG 211S is a 1987 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 6 March 1987.

Is BAG 211S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAG 211S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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