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B478 UNB

1985 Volvo B10M

Silver Diesel 10000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

545,111 mi
Last recorded545,111 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB478 UNB
MakeVolvo
ModelB10M
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine10,000cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 545,111 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 545,002 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed around alternator area (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling track rod end (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling track rod end (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle handle broken (6.2.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

body, frame, chassis, suspension and brake components corroded

boot floor frame corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

lower edge of windscreen cracked

How Reliable is the Volvo B10M?

Based on 661 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,508
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9
Air suspension unit totally deflated 7
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6
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B478 UNB is a 1985 Volvo B10M in Silver with a 10,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Volvo B10M fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B478 UNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo B10M typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 41 years old, this Volvo B10M is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B478 UNB registered?

B478 UNB is a 1985 Volvo B10M, first registered on 14 March 1985.

Is B478 UNB safe to buy?

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