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C307 JFW

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,553 mi
Last recorded150,553 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC307 JFW
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 150,553 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

oil leak

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2014 141,477 miles

nearside rear vwheelarch corroded

nearside reverse light lens missing

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Aug 2013 133,576 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread on outer edge

nearside wheelarch corroded

offside headlight crack but not affecting pattern

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 8 Aug 2013 133,499 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre low on tread on outer edge

nearside wheelarch corroded

offside headlight crack but not affecting pattern

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 31 Aug 2012 126,241 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2012 126,241 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 116,711 miles

nearside rear wheelarch corroded

slight blow mid box

Pass 27 Aug 2010 107,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 98,058 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 87,939 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 77,908 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 67,627 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
Full Volvo 700 Series reliability report

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C307 JFW is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Red with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 117,115 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 C307 JFW, 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 41 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 C307 JFW registered?

C307 JFW is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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