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C656 JAF

1985 Volvo 700 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,301 mi
Last recorded139,301 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC656 JAF
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 139,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general corosion to body

suspension bushes perished but no exsesive movement

under side heavily coated in underseal

Pass 12 May 2010 139,265 miles

advise o,s,f, washer not working

Pass 12 Aug 2008 38,746 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 38,746 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 138,157 miles

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2006 136,167 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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C656 JAF is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 C656 JAF, 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 C656 JAF registered?

C656 JAF is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C656 JAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C656 JAF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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