MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,491 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight corrosion o/s/f crossmember
slight play in n/s/f steering rack
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)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Volvo 700 Series?
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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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