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B323 NPC

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Gold Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,001 mi
Last recorded151,001 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB323 NPC
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 151,001 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 150,712 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 150,193 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 149,511 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 148,891 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 147,330 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 145,109 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 145,109 miles

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

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

Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 140,481 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 140,481 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

verry dirty inside and boot area

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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B323 NPC is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Gold with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B323 NPC, 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 B323 NPC registered?

B323 NPC is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 September 1985.

Is B323 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B323 NPC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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