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SMP 100Y

1983 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 2846cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,993 mi
Last recorded131,993 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1983 Volvo 700 Series108,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMP 100Y
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,846cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 131,993 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 131,993 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 128,102 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 125,534 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 121,878 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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SMP 100Y is a 1983 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,846cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SMP 100Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SMP 100Y registered?

SMP 100Y is a 1983 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 13 January 1983.

Is SMP 100Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMP 100Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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