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B780 DHE

1984 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

66,665 mi
Last recorded66,665 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Volvo 700 Series88,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB780 DHE
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 66,665 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 66,644 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 66,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 66,603 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 66,583 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 66,031 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 65,341 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 65,247 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,211 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 65,170 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 65,080 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 65,002 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 4 Apr 2012 64,886 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 64,767 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 64,375 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 64,173 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 64,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Feb 2008
Pass 16 Mar 2007 63,244 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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B780 DHE is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 B780 DHE, 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 B780 DHE registered?

B780 DHE is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 19 November 1984.

Is B780 DHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B780 DHE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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