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F370 BNX

1988 Volvo 700 Series

Grey Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

242,271 mi
Last recorded242,271 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Volvo 700 Series151,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF370 BNX
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2007 242,271 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2006 242,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre has flat spot

oil leak

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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F370 BNX is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series in Grey with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 151,569 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 F370 BNX, 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 38 years old, this Volvo 700 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F370 BNX?

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What year was F370 BNX registered?

F370 BNX is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 12 October 1988.

Is F370 BNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F370 BNX shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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