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F101 BAV

1989 Volvo 700 Series

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

171,530 mi
Last recorded171,530 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 Volvo 700 Series142,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF101 BAV
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 171,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2010 171,530 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2009 170,175 miles

N/S RACK END FLOAT

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 170,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S RACK END FLOAT

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 166,495 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 165,734 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 165,734 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

N/S RACK END FLOAT

Pass 19 Sep 2006 162,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S RACK END FLOAT

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 162,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S RACK END FLOAT

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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
Full Volvo 700 Series reliability report

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F101 BAV is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F101 BAV, 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 F101 BAV registered?

F101 BAV is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 20 January 1989.

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