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D808 YDO

1986 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

245,984 mi
Last recorded245,984 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1986 Volvo 700 Series140,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD808 YDO
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2009 245,984 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 236,060 miles

o/s handbrake effort low compared to n/s

Fail 6 Jun 2008 235,456 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s handbrake effort low compared to n/s

Pass 13 Jun 2007 220,331 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 220,310 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 205,271 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 205,271 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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D808 YDO is a 1986 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1986 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 140,324 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 D808 YDO, 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 40 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 D808 YDO registered?

D808 YDO is a 1986 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D808 YDO safe to buy?

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