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B310 JEJ

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Green Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,913 mi
Last recorded59,913 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB310 JEJ
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 59,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 59,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2017 59,604 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 69,394 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2015 59,169 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 58,696 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 58,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2013 58,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 57,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,994 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2010 57,980 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 57,322 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 57,310 miles

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

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

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 57,298 miles

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 16 Jul 2007 5,684 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 54,343 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 54,320 miles

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

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

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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B310 JEJ is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Green with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B310 JEJ, 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 B310 JEJ registered?

B310 JEJ is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for B310 JEJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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