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B30 XES

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,089 mi
Last recorded142,089 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB30 XES
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 142,089 miles

nearside wiper blade split at ends

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Apr 2009 142,068 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside wiper blade split at ends

Pass 10 Apr 2008 139,694 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 135,308 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 135,308 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 133,855 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 133,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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B30 XES is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B30 XES, 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 B30 XES registered?

B30 XES is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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