MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,181 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
slight front exhaust blow
slight splitting of front tie rod bushes
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front tie rod centre bushes deteriorating
slight exhaustblow from front
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear ciol spring mounts corroded and getting thin
both rear tyre treads getting low
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Volvo 700 Series?
Based on 194,851 MOT tests across 35,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B408 PGV is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 B408 PGV, 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 B408 PGV registered?
B408 PGV is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 July 1985.
Is B408 PGV safe to buy?
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