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RJU 706Y

1983 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 2846cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

176,993 mi
Last recorded176,993 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Volvo 700 Series108,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJU 706Y
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,846cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 176,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 176,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jun 2021 176,330 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 175,191 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres low on tread edges

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2019 173,893 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside front tyre worn slightly on tread edges

Pass 4 Jul 2018 172,097 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 172,091 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 170,490 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 168,723 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 167,038 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 165,387 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 162,664 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 158,188 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 153,559 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 148,484 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 143,855 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 143,808 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 139,983 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 135,750 miles

ns handbrake weaker than os

Pass 28 Jun 2006 132,192 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
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RJU 706Y is a 1983 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,846cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 RJU 706Y, 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 RJU 706Y registered?

RJU 706Y is a 1983 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 14 May 1983.

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