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C720 JPU

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,669 mi
Last recorded202,669 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2005
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC720 JPU
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2005 202,669 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 202,669 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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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C720 JPU is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C720 JPU, 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 C720 JPU registered?

C720 JPU is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 20 December 1985.

Is C720 JPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C720 JPU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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