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B599 LSA

1984 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,425 mi
Last recorded108,425 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1984 Volvo 700 Series88,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB599 LSA
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008 108,425 miles

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded,been painted tested to best of ability,chip on windscreen,o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arch corroded,oil leak,fuel tank straps corroded,o/s/r and n/s/r spring mounting housing corroded,

n/s/r sill,front suspension soft,

Fail 5 Mar 2008 108,425 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded,been painted tested to best of ability,chip on windscreen,o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arch corroded,oil leak,fuel tank straps corroded,o/s/r and n/s/r spring mounting housing corroded,

n/s/r sill,front suspension soft,

Pass 6 Mar 2007 107,789 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chip on windscreen,parkbrake cables corroded,radiator leak,front brake hose ferrules corroded,n/s/f track rod end slight play,front shocker damping effect,fuel tank straps corroded,

o/s/r and n/s/r bottom spring mounting frames corroded,o/s and n/s outer rear sills,fuel pipes corroded,rear brake hose ferrules corroded,

Pass 9 Mar 2006 107,373 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

power steering pipes corroded

two o/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded,n/s/f strut corroded,fuel tank straps corroded,o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches corroded,o/s/r and n/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded,o/s/f and n/s/f outer sill corroded,o/s/f wing corroded †

Fail 6 Mar 2006 107,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

power steering pipes corroded.

two o/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded,n/s/f strut corroded,fuel tank straps corroded,o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches corroded,o/s/r and n/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded,o/s/f and n/s/f outer sill corroded,o/s/f wing corroded.

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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B599 LSA is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B599 LSA, 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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B599 LSA is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 5 November 1984.

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