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C689 TDC

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,747 mi
Last recorded95,747 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2007
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC689 TDC
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2007 95,747 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 894,036 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 89,406 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 80,917 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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C689 TDC is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,315cc 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 C689 TDC, 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 C689 TDC registered?

C689 TDC is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C689 TDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C689 TDC 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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