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C617 JMW

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

209,728 mi
Last recorded209,728 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC617 JMW
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2009 209,728 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Both front brake backplates excessively corroded

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 209,728 miles

Battery tray support panel excessively corroded

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drivers wiperblade starting to split

Front brake disc back plates corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Underside fuel pipes corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2008 209,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery tray support panel excessively corroded

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drivers wiperblade starting to split

Front brake disc back plates corroded

Hazzard warning switch sticking

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Underside fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2007 209,728 miles

Both front brake backplates corroded

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Neartside trackrod end boot split

Fail 9 Oct 2007 209,728 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front brake backplates corroded

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Neartside trackrod end boot split

Pass 11 Oct 2006 209,728 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 209,728 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both wiperblades starting to split

Pass 11 Oct 2005 209,728 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 209,728 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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C617 JMW is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 C617 JMW, 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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C617 JMW is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 11 November 1985.

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