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B403 CMA

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Green Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,629 mi
Last recorded65,629 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB403 CMA
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 65,629 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 63,822 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 62,339 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 62,339 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 61,004 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 58,101 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 57,796 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing more on inside

Pass 24 Mar 2010 56,193 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 52,332 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 50,448 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 49,161 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 49,159 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 47,335 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 47,335 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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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B403 CMA is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Green with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 B403 CMA, 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 B403 CMA registered?

B403 CMA is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 8 February 1985.

Is B403 CMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B403 CMA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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