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B8 PVA

1988 Volvo 700 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,252 mi
Last recorded139,252 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1988 Volvo 700 Series151,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 PVA
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 139,252 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 139,208 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 139,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 139,200 miles

Front shock absorbers getting weak

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Inner rack end has slight play

Nearside Rear floorpan has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear shock absorbers getting weak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 May 2016 139,200 miles

Front shock absorbers getting weak

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Inner rack end has slight play

Nearside Rear floorpan has slight corrosion

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear shock absorbers getting weak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 129,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2014 116,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 116,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 112,206 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 108,170 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 104,962 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 101,725 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 97,475 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 93,567 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 93,508 miles

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 May 2007 89,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 89,834 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 84,487 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2006 84,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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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B8 PVA is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1988 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 151,569 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 B8 PVA, 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 38 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 B8 PVA registered?

B8 PVA is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 31 October 1988.

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