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JAX 230N

1975 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

326,834 mi
Last recorded326,834 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAX 230N
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 326,834 miles

corrosion too n/s/f wing

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 24 May 2011 326,834 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion too n/s/f wing

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 May 2010 321,769 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 321,769 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 311,176 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 311,176 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 289,869 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 289,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 May 2007 285,679 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 285,676 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

play in nearside track rod inner joint

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2006 268,036 miles

front brake hoses showing signs of deterioration

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2006 267,265 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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JAX 230N is a 1975 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 JAX 230N, 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 51 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 JAX 230N registered?

JAX 230N is a 1975 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 May 1975.

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