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B477 TPW

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,737 mi
Last recorded84,737 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB477 TPW
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 84,737 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 84,737 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 84,417 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 83,959 miles

Boot lid will not stay open

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Offside front sidelamp broken

Slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 19 Nov 2007 83,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Boot lid will not stay open

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

Offside front sidelamp broken

Slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2006 83,593 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 83,172 miles

Water pump pulley loose and noisy

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
Full Volvo 700 Series reliability report

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B477 TPW is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B477 TPW, 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 B477 TPW registered?

B477 TPW is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 22 March 1985.

Is B477 TPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B477 TPW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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