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B403 LAO

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,777 mi
Last recorded112,777 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2006
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB403 LAO
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2006 112,777 miles

BAFFLES LOOSE IN CENTRE + OIL LEAK

Fail 9 Mar 2006 11,277 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F steering rack joint has play

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

spare tyre defective

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 LAO is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 B403 LAO, 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 LAO registered?

B403 LAO is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 5 June 1985.

Is B403 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B403 LAO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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