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B822 YEG

1984 Volvo 700 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,363 mi
Last recorded127,363 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2007
Typical for 1984 Volvo 700 Series88,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB822 YEG
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2007 127,363 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 127,363 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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B822 YEG is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B822 YEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B822 YEG registered?

B822 YEG is a 1984 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 September 1984.

Is B822 YEG safe to buy?

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