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B220 VDV

1985 Volvo 700 Series

White Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,848 mi
Last recorded101,848 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB220 VDV
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 101,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play steering arm nearside

Pass 18 Jul 2007 101,005 miles

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

slight play steering arm nearside

Pass 20 Jul 2006 99,999 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 99,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B220 VDV is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in White with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 B220 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 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 B220 VDV registered?

B220 VDV is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 July 1985.

Is B220 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B220 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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