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D81 EDX

1989 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,396 mi
Last recorded115,396 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Volvo 700 Series142,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD81 EDX
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 115,396 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 115,396 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre deteriating with age.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 115,344 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Noise in steering rack . †Chassis and floor near front radius arm mounts rusty . †Front tyres worn on edges . †Nearside front rim dented . †Oil leak at diff .

Fail 7 Aug 2007 115,528 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front tyres worn on edges †Nearside front rim dented †Oil leak at diff .

Hand brake minimal reserve travel

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Noise in steering rack †Chassis and floor near front radius arm mounnts rusty .

Pass 19 Jun 2006 113,077 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 113,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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D81 EDX is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 D81 EDX, 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 D81 EDX registered?

D81 EDX is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 4 July 1989.

Is D81 EDX safe to buy?

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