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B355 YKJ

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Red Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,530 mi
Last recorded77,530 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB355 YKJ
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 77,530 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 77,517 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 75,234 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 73,034 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 73,032 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 70,567 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 70,567 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 70,111 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

hazard switch cover missing

Pass 2 May 2006 69,498 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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B355 YKJ is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Red with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B355 YKJ, 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 B355 YKJ registered?

B355 YKJ is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 11 May 1985.

Is B355 YKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B355 YKJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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