MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
268,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearside front brake hoses slightly deteriorated
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
How Reliable is the Volvo 700 Series?
Based on 194,851 MOT tests across 35,371 vehicles.
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C173 MUX is a 1986 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
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 C173 MUX, 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 C173 MUX registered?
C173 MUX is a 1986 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 21 April 1986.
Is C173 MUX safe to buy?
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