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B40 JAL

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,792 mi
Last recorded188,792 miles
Recorded on5 May 2009
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB40 JAL
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 May 2009 188,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in lower steering column bearing

Pass 5 May 2009 188,792 miles

play in lower steering column bearing

Pass 2 May 2008 180,425 miles

play in steering bottom bush

Pass 15 May 2007 169,003 miles

Slight play in steering column lower bush

Fail 15 May 2007 169,003 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering column lower bush

Fail 4 May 2007 168,994 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 159,609 miles

whole under side of vehicle heavily undersealed

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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B40 JAL is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B40 JAL, 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 B40 JAL registered?

B40 JAL is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 2 January 1985.

Is B40 JAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B40 JAL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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