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C142 SNV

1986 Volvo 700 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,820 mi
Last recorded155,820 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1986 Volvo 700 Series140,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC142 SNV
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 155,820 miles

o/s front inner wing slightly corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2010 155,818 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s front inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2009 154,820 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 153,001 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 153,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 150,920 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 150,919 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 149,539 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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C142 SNV is a 1986 Volvo 700 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C142 SNV, 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 C142 SNV registered?

C142 SNV is a 1986 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 16 May 1986.

Is C142 SNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C142 SNV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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