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B25 AKR

1987 Volvo 700 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,708 mi
Last recorded161,708 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Volvo 700 Series151,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 AKR
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 161,708 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

Fail 1 Sep 2025 161,708 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

Pass 17 Sep 2024 161,708 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 161,708 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 161,707 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 161,707 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2017 161,707 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 161,707 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 161,707 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2015 161,707 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 161,707 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 161,707 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres cracked/perished.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 161,707 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 161,707 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight play in both steering rack ends (track control arms).

Pass 23 Mar 2012 161,707 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight play in both steering rack ends (track control arms).

Pass 22 Mar 2011 161,707 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished.

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

Slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 19 Mar 2010 161,709 miles

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

Outer Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres perished , handbrake linkage on axle worn & slight knock in steering

Fail 19 Mar 2010 161,707 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Outer Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres perished , handbrake linkage on axle worn & slight knock in steering

Pass 25 Mar 2009 161,128 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front numberplate damaged

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 159,584 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres perished ,rear exhaust rubbers perished & handbrake lever high

Pass 16 Feb 2007 148,867 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 141,750 miles

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

Steering rack has play both sides internal of 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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B25 AKR is a 1987 Volvo 700 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1987 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 151,706 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 B25 AKR, 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 39 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 B25 AKR registered?

B25 AKR is a 1987 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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