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B11 NRF

1988 Volvo 700 Series

Black Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,592 mi
Last recorded107,592 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1988 Volvo 700 Series151,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 NRF
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 107,592 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2023 104,119 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 102,816 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 102,687 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 102,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2020 102,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter not attached. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 102,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear indicator lense cracked, but not showing white light

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 16 May 2018 101,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Unexpectedly long brake pedal travel, satisfactory brake performance

osr indicator lense cracked, but not showing white light

Pass 9 May 2017 101,497 miles

OSR indicator lens cracked but no white light

Unexpectedly long brake pedal travel, satisfactory brake performance

Fail 9 May 2017 101,497 miles

OSR indicator lens cracked but no white light

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Unexpectedly long brake pedal travel, satisfactory brake performance

Pass 10 May 2016 100,886 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

various points of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle, nothing appears excessive

Pass 13 May 2014 99,709 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 99,081 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 98,170 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 97,078 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 96,280 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 94,382 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 93,252 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 91,744 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 91,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 90,536 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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B11 NRF is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series in Black with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1988 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 151,569 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 B11 NRF, 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 38 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 B11 NRF registered?

B11 NRF is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 21 December 1988.

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