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C143 HYD

1986 Volvo 700 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,491 mi
Last recorded203,491 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1986 Volvo 700 Series140,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC143 HYD
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 203,491 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

corrosion under botb front panels (battery & washer bottle.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 194,105 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 194,105 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 185,413 miles

slight corrosion o/s/f crossmember

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2007 175,462 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 165,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 165,480 miles

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

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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C143 HYD is a 1986 Volvo 700 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 C143 HYD, 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 C143 HYD registered?

C143 HYD is a 1986 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 29 May 1986.

Is C143 HYD safe to buy?

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