MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
all brake pipe flexys starting to perish and crack
n/s/f tyre borderline pass
o/s/r tyre wearing + starting to crack and perish
slight play in steering rack
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
all brake pipe flexys starting to perish and crack
n/s/f tyre borderline pass
o/s/r tyre wearing + starting to crack and perish
slight play in steering rack
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo 700 Series?
Based on 194,851 MOT tests across 35,371 vehicles.
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CYD 989A is a 1987 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 CYD 989A, 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.
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What year was CYD 989A registered?
CYD 989A is a 1987 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 9 June 1987.
Is CYD 989A safe to buy?
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