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B734 BKG

1984 Volvo 700 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,688 mi
Last recorded70,688 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 1984 Volvo 700 Series88,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB734 BKG
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 70,688 miles

n/s rear wheel arch rusty

o/s engine holed under battery

o/s rear coil spring seat rusty

Fail 17 Feb 2010 70,688 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s rear wheel arch rusty

o/s engine holed under battery

o/s rear coil spring seat rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2008 70,563 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 70,563 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 70,161 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 69,691 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 69,208 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

battery insecure

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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B734 BKG is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B734 BKG, 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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B734 BKG is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 28 November 1984.

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