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B46 NLY

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Green Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,488 mi
Last recorded98,488 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB46 NLY
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 98,488 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 97,368 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 97,368 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 96,271 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 96,263 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2011 93,562 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 91,071 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 91,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/R wheel trim missing.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 88,013 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F tyre getting low.

O/S/F brake slightly binding on.

O/S/F tyre getting low on inside edge.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 88,013 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F tyre getting low.

O/S/F brake slightly binding on.

O/S/F tyre getting low on inside edge.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 85,990 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 85,988 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 84,599 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 84,598 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 87,728 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 81,128 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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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B46 NLY is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Green with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 B46 NLY, 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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B46 NLY is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 22 January 1985.

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