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C106 XCJ

1986 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,221 mi
Last recorded91,221 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1986 Volvo 700 Series140,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC106 XCJ
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 91,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 91,221 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 91,221 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 91,221 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 91,221 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside and nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2016 91,221 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside and nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 91,221 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 91,221 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 91,221 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 91,221 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 91,221 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2012 91,223 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 91,223 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 91,220 miles

slight play detected at n/side and o/side front steering rack arms

Pass 21 Apr 2010 91,220 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 91,220 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 91,220 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 91,220 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 91,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s front and o/s front steering rack arms

Fail 20 Apr 2007 91,220 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 91,220 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 91,220 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s front wheel binding slightly

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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C106 XCJ is a 1986 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1986 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 140,324 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 C106 XCJ, 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 40 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 C106 XCJ registered?

C106 XCJ is a 1986 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 14 April 1986.

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