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956 AUB

1985 Volvo 700 Series

White Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,326 mi
Last recorded62,326 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration956 AUB
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 62,326 miles

rear brake discs have corrosion to braking surfaces

Pass 16 Jul 2014 62,016 miles

both front tyres have cracking to edge of treads

Fail 8 Jul 2014 62,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front tyres have cracking to edge of treads

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2007 61,483 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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956 AUB is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in White with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 117,115 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 956 AUB, 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 41 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 956 AUB registered?

956 AUB is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is 956 AUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 956 AUB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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