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B207 HAB

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Red Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,734 mi
Last recorded98,734 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB207 HAB
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2009 98,734 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 94,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight wear n,s steering rack

tick over above normal

Pass 22 Apr 2008 94,354 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight wear n,s steering rack

tick over above normal

Pass 25 Apr 2007 87,998 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 82,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2006 82,802 miles

slight play in steering rack

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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B207 HAB is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Red with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 117,115 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 B207 HAB, 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 41 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 B207 HAB registered?

B207 HAB is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 13 February 1985.

Is B207 HAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B207 HAB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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