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B682 XYK

1984 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

124,368 mi
Last recorded124,368 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 1984 Volvo 700 Series88,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB682 XYK
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 124,368 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 124,368 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 124,368 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 124,367 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 124,256 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 124,256 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 121,349 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 121,349 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 121,344 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear boot does not lock

Pass 7 Dec 2015 117,902 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 117,902 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 116,639 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 116,075 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 116,056 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 115,984 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 115,984 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 115,874 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 115,672 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 115,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 115,341 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 114,872 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 114,520 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 114,143 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
Full Volvo 700 Series reliability report

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B682 XYK is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 B682 XYK, 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 B682 XYK registered?

B682 XYK is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 21 December 1984.

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