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B613 XHM

1984 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

52,019 mi
Last recorded52,019 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 1984 Volvo 700 Series88,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB613 XHM
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 52,019 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 52,018 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 52,018 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2021 52,018 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 52,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished on tread

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2019 52,021 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 52,016 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 52,014 miles

slight binding from front brakes

Fail 8 Feb 2018 52,014 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front lower ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front tyre (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

slight binding from front brakes

Pass 24 Jan 2017 52,014 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 51,989 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 51,973 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 51,717 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 51,970 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 51,970 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 51,967 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,967 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,965 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 51,963 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 51,711 miles

off side front tyre side wall damaged as cut in it

Pass 22 Sep 2006 51,147 miles

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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B613 XHM is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 B613 XHM, 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 B613 XHM registered?

B613 XHM is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 8 November 1984.

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