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B535 YEW

1984 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

18,081 mi
Last recorded18,081 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 1984 Volvo 700 Series88,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB535 YEW
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 18,081 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 16,901 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 16,872 miles

Battery insecure battery tray corroded (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 16,883 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside front inner wing front panel corroded but not affecting vehicle structure

Pass 26 Jan 2015 16,883 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front inner wing front panel corroded but not affecting vehicle structure

Pass 25 Feb 2014 16,875 miles

corrosion inner arch under washer bottle

Pass 20 Feb 2013 16,851 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

bonnet slam panel corroded

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded not affecting braking or steering

nearside front tyre slightly distorted

Fail 19 Feb 2013 16,851 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

bonnet slam panel corroded

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded not affecting braking or steering

nearside front tyre slightly distorted

Pass 23 Feb 2012 16,841 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 16,829 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 16,829 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 16,804 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 15,765 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 16,765 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 16,758 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank very rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2006 16,067 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

near side rear boot floor coroded

off side center cill coroded

off side floor pan coroded

off side rear boot floor coroded

Pass 7 Oct 2005 15,689 miles

advise corrosion on both sills not holed at time off test

Fail 7 Oct 2005 15,689 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise corrosion on both sills not holed at time off test

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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B535 YEW is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 B535 YEW, 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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B535 YEW is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 October 1984.

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