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C158 EMU

1986 Volvo 700 Series

Beige Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,475 mi
Last recorded102,475 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 1986 Volvo 700 Series140,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC158 EMU
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 102,475 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 102,321 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 102,304 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 102,135 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 102,128 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 101,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

nearside mirror cracked.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 101,444 miles

slight damage to nearside rear light unit.

Fail 30 Sep 2006 100,941 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 100,941 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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C158 EMU is a 1986 Volvo 700 Series in Beige with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C158 EMU, 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 C158 EMU registered?

C158 EMU is a 1986 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 3 February 1986.

Is C158 EMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C158 EMU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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