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D115 BLT

1987 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,425 mi
Last recorded181,425 miles
Recorded on21 May 2007
Typical for 1987 Volvo 700 Series151,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD115 BLT
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2007 181,425 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 181,425 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2006 180,681 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 180,681 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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D115 BLT is a 1987 Volvo 700 Series in Blue 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 D115 BLT, 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 D115 BLT registered?

D115 BLT is a 1987 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 March 1987.

Is D115 BLT safe to buy?

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