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B354 MMV

1984 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

41,645 mi
Last recorded41,645 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1984 Volvo 700 Series88,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB354 MMV
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 41,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Very slight brake bind on offside rear

Pass 13 Feb 2017 41,569 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear slight bind

Pass 2 Mar 2016 41,459 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 41,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/rusty (3.5.1i)

offside rear slight brake bind

Fail 2 Apr 2015 41,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,644 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,449 miles

centre bearing on propshaft has slight movement

Fail 14 Mar 2013 40,449 miles

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

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

centre bearing on propshaft has slight movement

Pass 1 Mar 2012 39,357 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 37,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front registration plate slight damage

minor oil weeps

undertray fitted making inspection difficult

vehicle/component corrosion/deterioration

washer aims poor

Fail 9 Mar 2011 37,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front registration plate slight damage

minor oil weeps

undertray fitted making inspection difficult

vehicle/component corrosion/deterioration

washer aims poor

Pass 12 Mar 2010 36,737 miles

front brake discs corroding

slight front brake bind

Pass 4 Mar 2009 35,563 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

boot lid struts n/w

front no plate cracked

slight eng oil leak

slight play in s/rack

w/screen washers & wipers poor

Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,091 miles

offside front shock absorber weeping,offside front brake binding slightly,minor oil weeps.

tailgate struts weak,windscreen washers/wipers poor in operation,front registration plate cracked,free play in steering rack,minimal exhaust leaks.

Fail 17 Mar 2008 35,091 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

offside front shock absorber weeping,offside front brake binding slightly,minor oil weeps.

tailgate struts weak,windscreen washers/wipers poor in operation,front registration plate cracked,free play in steering rack,minimal exhaust leaks.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 33,574 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 33,555 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 32,940 miles

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

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
Full Volvo 700 Series reliability report

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B354 MMV is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 B354 MMV, 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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B354 MMV is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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