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B42 MSS

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,091 mi
Last recorded60,091 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2005
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB42 MSS
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2005 60,091 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system needs attention soon secure at time of test

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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B42 MSS is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B42 MSS, 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 B42 MSS registered?

B42 MSS is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 4 March 1985.

Is B42 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B42 MSS shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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