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PJD 342Y

1983 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,870 mi
Last recorded132,870 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2006
Typical for 1983 Volvo 700 Series108,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJD 342Y
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2006 132,870 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 132,864 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Holed in both sides rear boot floor

Pass 24 Nov 2005 131,225 miles

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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PJD 342Y is a 1983 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 108,658 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 PJD 342Y, 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 43 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 PJD 342Y registered?

PJD 342Y is a 1983 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 10 June 1983.

Is PJD 342Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJD 342Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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