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C176 FYC

1986 Volvo 700 Series

Gold Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,558 mi
Last recorded131,558 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2006
Typical for 1986 Volvo 700 Series140,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC176 FYC
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2006 131,558 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wiper blade rubbers splitting

front tyres worn low on edge

slight play in steering rack nearside

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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C176 FYC is a 1986 Volvo 700 Series in Gold with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C176 FYC, 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 C176 FYC registered?

C176 FYC is a 1986 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C176 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C176 FYC shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C176 FYC have outstanding finance?

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