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B597 AGT

1984 Volvo 700 Series

Red Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,308 mi
Last recorded129,308 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1984 Volvo 700 Series88,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB597 AGT
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 129,308 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake back plates corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 128,952 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front back plates corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x1 (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 128,952 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front back plates corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x1 (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 128,476 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 126,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 126,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 125,402 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 123,433 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 123,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 121,347 miles

All tyres poor

Clutch slave pipe poor

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension poor

Pass 24 Sep 2010 119,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all tyres starting to perish

corrosion under battery tray

slight play in both front wheel bearings

washer bottle leaking

Fail 31 Aug 2010 119,358 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all tyres starting to perish

corrosion present under battery tray

slight play in both front wheel bearings

washer bottle leaking

Pass 26 Aug 2009 117,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight wear to outer walls of all tyres

Fail 24 Aug 2009 117,041 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight wear to outer walls of all tyres

Pass 2 Sep 2008 114,641 miles

2 small splits found in o/s/r tyre tread,but no chords visible

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack(n/s)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 112,060 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 112,040 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 109,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all front bushes perrished tca and anti roll bar bushes

front discs worn

n/s/r disc scored

Fail 31 Aug 2006 109,377 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all front suspension bushes perrished t c a and anti roll bars

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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B597 AGT is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series in Red with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 B597 AGT, 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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B597 AGT is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 November 1984.

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