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B161 VDV

1984 Volvo 700 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,135 mi
Last recorded105,135 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1984 Volvo 700 Series88,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB161 VDV
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 105,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 104,990 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 104,820 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 104,820 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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B161 VDV is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 B161 VDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B161 VDV?

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What year was B161 VDV registered?

B161 VDV is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 15 October 1984.

Is B161 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B161 VDV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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