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E 666

1989 Volvo 700 Series

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

289,309 mi
Last recorded289,309 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1989 Volvo 700 Series142,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE 666
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 289,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre on 3mm tread

Pass 4 Aug 2010 282,966 miles

front and rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight play in both front bottom ball joint

Fail 2 Aug 2010 282,966 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight play in both front bottom ball joint

Pass 10 Jul 2009 272,152 miles

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

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

engine oil leek

slight play n/s rack

Pass 10 Jul 2008 259,338 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2007 247,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 237,363 miles

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

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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E 666 is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E 666, 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 E 666 registered?

E 666 is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 3 May 1989.

Is E 666 safe to buy?

The MOT history for E 666 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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