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EDZ 9131

1989 Volvo 700 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,507 mi
Last recorded119,507 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2006
Typical for 1989 Volvo 700 Series142,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDZ 9131
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2006 119,507 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2006 119,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 119,272 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 119,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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EDZ 9131 is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 EDZ 9131, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EDZ 9131 registered?

EDZ 9131 is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 October 1989.

Is EDZ 9131 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDZ 9131 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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