MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,597 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
all warning lights on/on dash/ power steering boot slightly wet/ slight play in o/s front wheel bearing/ slight play in n/s front tie rod front bush/ blue smoke from rear of exhaust/
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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B488 KCU is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Grey with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 B488 KCU, 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 B488 KCU registered?
B488 KCU is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 18 January 1985.
Is B488 KCU safe to buy?
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