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C174 JGK

1986 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,831 mi
Last recorded93,831 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 1986 Volvo 700 Series140,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC174 JGK
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 93,831 miles

Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 88,265 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 83,968 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 79,324 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 75,285 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 69,710 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 65,716 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 65,649 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 62,458 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 59,123 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 56,501 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 54,925 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 54,925 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 49,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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C174 JGK is a 1986 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C174 JGK, 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 C174 JGK registered?

C174 JGK is a 1986 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 2 January 1986.

Is C174 JGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C174 JGK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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