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B37 XHU

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,757 mi
Last recorded108,757 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB37 XHU
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 108,757 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

all general corrosion

Fail 19 Feb 2015 108,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all general corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2013 107,781 miles

slight play n/s/f steering rack

Fail 21 Sep 2013 107,781 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

slight play n/s/f steering rack

Pass 7 Aug 2012 107,243 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

battery loose

o/s/r lamp broken

petrol flap missing

Fail 6 Aug 2012 107,243 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

battery loose

o/s/r lamp broken

petrol flap missing

Pass 4 Oct 2010 106,762 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 106,762 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 106,301 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 106,301 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

battery loose

Pass 13 Dec 2007 105,615 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 105,615 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 104,389 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 104,389 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery loose

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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B37 XHU is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B37 XHU, 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 B37 XHU registered?

B37 XHU is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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