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B440 OPV

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,620 mi
Last recorded108,620 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB440 OPV
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2014 108,620 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 106,430 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 106,056 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion under both front wheel arches marked in yellow

Pass 17 Dec 2010 106,001 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 104,731 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 101,285 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 94,076 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 81,537 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 81,533 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

nail in tyre

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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B440 OPV is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B440 OPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B440 OPV registered?

B440 OPV is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 15 March 1985.

Is B440 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B440 OPV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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