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RNH 261Y

1982 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2846cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,867 mi
Last recorded127,867 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNH 261Y
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,846cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 127,867 miles

front fog lamps not working

Fail 15 Sep 2011 127,464 miles

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

condition of steering rack (slight play from offside steering arm).

nearside front fog light not working .

rear diff oil leak .

Pass 15 Sep 2011 127,464 miles

condition of steering rack (slight play from offside steering arm).

nearside front fog light not working .

rear diff oil leak .

Pass 21 Sep 2010 127,172 miles

condition of front discs (slightly ridged).

front fog lights dont work .

offside front steering arm has (slight play).

Pass 29 Sep 2009 125,333 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

ns and os boot floor starting to corrode heavily

nsf,front brake flex hose ferrules starting to corrode

offside rear floor and offside rear wheel arch repaired in 30cm. areas.

offside rear lower suspension arm repaired.

osf brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 23 Sep 2009 125,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

ns and os boot floor starting to corrode heavily

nsf,front brake flex hose ferrules starting to corrode

osf brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 15 Sep 2008 120,515 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 120,515 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 117,118 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 117,118 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 112,638 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 112,638 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2005 109,420 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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RNH 261Y is a 1982 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,846cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RNH 261Y, 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 44 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 RNH 261Y registered?

RNH 261Y is a 1982 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 7 October 1982.

Is RNH 261Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNH 261Y shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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