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GRX 316W

1980 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,619 mi
Last recorded154,619 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRX 316W
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2006 154,619 miles

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

propshaft defective

Fail 9 Mar 2006 154,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

propshaft defective

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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GRX 316W is a 1980 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GRX 316W, 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 46 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 GRX 316W registered?

GRX 316W is a 1980 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 27 August 1980.

Is GRX 316W safe to buy?

The MOT history for GRX 316W shows 2 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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