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B136 DKY

1984 Volvo 700 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,562 mi
Last recorded66,562 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2007
Typical for 1984 Volvo 700 Series88,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB136 DKY
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2007 66,562 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

accident damaged at nearside rear wing

nearside rear lamp cluster damaged

offside rear lamp cluster damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2007 65,061 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 21 Jun 2007 65,061 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 59,792 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2006 59,792 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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B136 DKY is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 88,224 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 B136 DKY, 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 42 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 B136 DKY registered?

B136 DKY is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 17 December 1984.

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