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VEC 25Y

1983 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,057 mi
Last recorded89,057 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2006
Typical for 1983 Volvo 700 Series108,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEC 25Y
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2006 89,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

offside sill corrored

Fail 18 Jul 2006 89,057 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

offside sill corrored

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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VEC 25Y is a 1983 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 VEC 25Y, 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 VEC 25Y registered?

VEC 25Y is a 1983 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 15 July 1983.

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