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B520 BMC

1984 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,938 mi
Last recorded42,938 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1984 Volvo 700 Series88,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB520 BMC
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 42,938 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 24 Oct 2007 42,598 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 30 Oct 2006 41,989 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 41,178 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 41,178 miles

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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B520 BMC is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 B520 BMC, 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 B520 BMC registered?

B520 BMC is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 14 November 1984.

Is B520 BMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B520 BMC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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