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D12 JRA

1989 Volvo 700 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,285 mi
Last recorded90,285 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 1989 Volvo 700 Series142,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 JRA
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 90,285 miles

Binding O/S rear brake

Pass 28 Nov 2011 89,923 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 89,562 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 89,067 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 88,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 87,877 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 29 Nov 2006 87,175 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 87,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 86,024 miles

offside rear tyre walls perished.

Fail 9 Nov 2005 86,024 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre walls perished.

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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D12 JRA is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 142,664 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 D12 JRA, 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 37 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 D12 JRA registered?

D12 JRA is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 23 February 1989.

Is D12 JRA safe to buy?

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