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C400 JHR

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,158 mi
Last recorded103,158 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC400 JHR
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 103,158 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 103,131 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s front brake binding

rear discs pitted

rear section of exhaust in poor conditon

Pass 18 Dec 2006 94,644 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 86,537 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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C400 JHR is a 1985 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 75%.

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 C400 JHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C400 JHR registered?

C400 JHR is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 10 October 1985.

Is C400 JHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C400 JHR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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