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B366 YYK

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,511 mi
Last recorded143,511 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2007
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB366 YYK
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2007 143,511 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn O/S door mirror has stick on lens Slight damage to N/S/F tyre outer side wall not deep enough to reach cords

Differiential pinion seal leaking

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R lamp unit has slight crack but does not show white light

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 139,225 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 139,225 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 133,737 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 133,737 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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B366 YYK is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B366 YYK, 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 B366 YYK registered?

B366 YYK is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 2 May 1985.

Is B366 YYK safe to buy?

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