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B244 FMR

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Beige Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,242 mi
Last recorded76,242 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB244 FMR
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 76,242 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front body corroded

Offside Front body corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 75,686 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 75,266 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 74,754 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 74,452 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 73,584 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 72,782 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 71,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 72,844 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 70,746 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 68,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,080 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 26 Mar 2014 67,080 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 66,346 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper blades slightly split

Fail 13 Mar 2013 66,345 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 14 Mar 2012 65,598 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 64,722 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2010 63,673 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 62,655 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 62,655 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

SOME CRACKS IN O/S/F MIRROR VIEW TO REAR OK

Pass 21 Apr 2008 61,672 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 60,622 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 59,316 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 59,316 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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B244 FMR is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Beige with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 B244 FMR, 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 B244 FMR registered?

B244 FMR is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 3 May 1985.

Is B244 FMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B244 FMR shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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