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D116 SGC

1987 Volvo 700 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,883 mi
Last recorded186,883 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1987 Volvo 700 Series151,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD116 SGC
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 186,883 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 186,877 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 183,422 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 183,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 179,060 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 177,926 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 177,926 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 176,321 miles

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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D116 SGC is a 1987 Volvo 700 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D116 SGC, 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 D116 SGC registered?

D116 SGC is a 1987 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 2 March 1987.

Is D116 SGC safe to buy?

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