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B211 EYB

1984 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,480 mi
Last recorded141,480 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1984 Volvo 700 Series88,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB211 EYB
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2008 141,480 miles

play in steering rack [borderline]

Pass 25 Jan 2007 139,743 miles

All brake pipes covereed in underseal

Condition of both rear brake discs

Condition of nearside side door mirror

Condition of offside rear light lens Borderline

Corosion to underbody

Engine oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 139,738 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes covered in underseal

Condition of both rear brake discs

Condition of nearside side door mirror

Condition of offside rear light lens Borderline

Corosion to underbody

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 138,691 miles

Condition of both rear brake disc's

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear brake comparison

Underseal to underbody

battery insecure

condition of offside rear light

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2006 138,687 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Condition of both rear brake discs

Condition of offside rear light

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear brake comparison

Underseal to underbody

battery insecure

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

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
Full Volvo 700 Series reliability report

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B211 EYB is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series in Silver 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 B211 EYB, 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 B211 EYB?

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What year was B211 EYB registered?

B211 EYB is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B211 EYB safe to buy?

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