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S808 RCS

1999 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,354 mi
Last recorded120,354 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Volvo 700 Series93,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS808 RCS
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 120,354 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion and has slight blow

o/s/f track rod end has slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2014 115,650 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 115,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 111,475 miles

n/s/f drop link gaiter begining to perrish

petrol cap door latch missing

Fail 20 Jul 2013 111,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 107,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

osr tyre slightly perished on tread

Fail 27 Jul 2012 107,146 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

osr tyre slightly perished on tread

Pass 22 Apr 2011 100,986 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES 2MM

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

N/S/R TYRE 4MM

POWER STEERING FLUID SWEAT ?

WHEEL ALLIGNMENT

Pass 3 May 2010 93,658 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front wipers - slight smear.

n/s front tyre cut on outer sidewall- NOT TO CORD.

n/s rear tyre feathered on outer shoulder.

pass door check strap worn and noisy.

Fail 30 Apr 2010 93,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front wipers - slight smear.

n/s front tyre cut on outer sidewall- NOT TO CORD.

n/s rear tyre feathered on outer shoulder.

pass door check strap worn and noisy.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 89,720 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 84,411 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight reserve travel in park brake

Pass 27 Jul 2006 80,733 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 77,685 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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S808 RCS is a 1999 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 93,286 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 S808 RCS, 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 27 years old, this Volvo 700 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S808 RCS registered?

S808 RCS is a 1999 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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