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B325 LPB

1984 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,158 mi
Last recorded161,158 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1984 Volvo 700 Series88,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB325 LPB
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 161,158 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 155,510 miles

slight play in both front tca bushs

Fail 24 Jul 2009 155,479 miles

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

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

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

slight play in both front tca bushs

Pass 25 Jul 2008 150,436 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 150,418 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 145,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 138,688 miles

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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B325 LPB is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1984 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 88,224 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 B325 LPB, 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 42 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 B325 LPB registered?

B325 LPB is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 9 November 1984.

Is B325 LPB safe to buy?

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