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C160 OAU

1986 Volvo 700 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,000 mi
Last recorded135,000 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1986 Volvo 700 Series140,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC160 OAU
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 135,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and inner arches

Pass 29 Jun 2016 134,069 miles

all four brake backplates corroding

rear brake imbalance only just met

slight corrosion on various parts of underbody

Fail 27 Jun 2016 134,069 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead to floor corroded through (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all four brake backplates corroding

rear brake imbalance only just met

slight corrosion on various parts of underbody

Pass 17 Jul 2012 132,861 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 131,608 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 130,555 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 128,970 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres low and wearing on edges

general body corrosion

offside front inner arch corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Aug 2008 127,105 miles

chip in screen

offside & nearside front track control arm bushes worn & cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2007 125,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

advise horn getting weak

Pass 18 Dec 2006 123,523 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 123,523 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 111,967 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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C160 OAU is a 1986 Volvo 700 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C160 OAU, 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 C160 OAU registered?

C160 OAU is a 1986 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 4 January 1986.

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