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DBF 436Y

1983 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,807 mi
Last recorded56,807 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1983 Volvo 700 Series108,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBF 436Y
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 56,807 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 56,722 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 50,721 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 56,548 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 56,426 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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DBF 436Y is a 1983 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 108,658 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 DBF 436Y, 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 43 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 DBF 436Y registered?

DBF 436Y is a 1983 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 9 February 1983.

Is DBF 436Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBF 436Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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