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D121 PFC

1987 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,744 mi
Last recorded155,744 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1987 Volvo 700 Series151,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD121 PFC
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 155,744 miles

Lower front anti roll bar drop link bushes starting to perish/crack.

Fail 3 Apr 2019 155,744 miles

Lower front anti roll bar drop link bushes starting to perish/crack.

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 155,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 154,901 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 154,891 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 154,032 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 153,982 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 153,722 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 153,423 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 153,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 152,635 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 152,635 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 152,106 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 151,787 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 148,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 145,322 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 145,322 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 141,709 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 136,659 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 136,659 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 132,415 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 132,413 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

half of washer jets blocked

idle speed erratic

rear brake imbalance 25%

slight blow from exhaust manifold/front pipe area

slight split on end of drivers wiper blade

track control arm bushes worn

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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D121 PFC is a 1987 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D121 PFC, 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 D121 PFC registered?

D121 PFC is a 1987 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 6 February 1987.

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