MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,570 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Volvo 700 Series?
Based on 194,851 MOT tests across 35,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F983 BTH is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 F983 BTH, 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.
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What year was F983 BTH registered?
F983 BTH is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 13 December 1988.
Is F983 BTH safe to buy?
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