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RYA 508V

1980 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,216 mi
Last recorded169,216 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYA 508V
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 169,216 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play from steering rack

Pass 26 Nov 2011 167,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside front floorpans corroded

slight play in offside front steering tie rod

Pass 4 Dec 2010 165,557 miles

Oil leak

play in o/s/f steering arm rod.

Fail 4 Dec 2010 165,557 miles

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

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

Oil leak

play in o/s/f steering arm rod.

Pass 28 Nov 2009 163,710 miles

slight play in o/s/f/ steering arm rod.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 161,207 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering arm.

Pass 7 Dec 2007 158,968 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 158,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 155,658 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 153,131 miles

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

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

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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RYA 508V is a 1980 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RYA 508V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RYA 508V registered?

RYA 508V is a 1980 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 13 June 1980.

Is RYA 508V safe to buy?

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