MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,792 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
play in lower steering column bearing
play in lower steering column bearing
play in steering bottom bush
Slight play in steering column lower bush
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
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)
whole under side of vehicle heavily undersealed
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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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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How do I check the history of B40 JAL?
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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.
Does B40 JAL have outstanding finance?
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