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B75 GWV

1984 Volvo 700 Series

Green Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

159,179 mi
Last recorded159,179 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2007
Typical for 1984 Volvo 700 Series88,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB75 GWV
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2007 159,179 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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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B75 GWV is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series in Green with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 B75 GWV, 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 B75 GWV registered?

B75 GWV is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B75 GWV safe to buy?

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