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B210 XHY

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Green Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,469 mi
Last recorded134,469 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2005
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB210 XHY
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2005 134,469 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 134,469 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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B210 XHY is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Green with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B210 XHY, 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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How do I check the history of B210 XHY?

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What year was B210 XHY registered?

B210 XHY is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 6 March 1985.

Is B210 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B210 XHY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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