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B488 VCR

1984 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

184,618 mi
Last recorded184,618 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2006
Typical for 1984 Volvo 700 Series88,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB488 VCR
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2006 184,618 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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B488 VCR is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1984 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 88,224 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 VCR, 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 42 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 VCR registered?

B488 VCR is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 23 November 1984.

Is B488 VCR safe to buy?

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