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C753 WRU

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,267 mi
Last recorded213,267 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC753 WRU
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 May 2008 213,267 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 May 2008 213,267 miles

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

n/s/front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 May 2007 206,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

chip mark in o/s windscreen

very slight binding n/s/f brake

Pass 31 May 2006 199,806 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 199,490 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 May 2005 193,423 miles

offside front inner wing starting to corrode

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
Full Volvo 700 Series reliability report

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C753 WRU is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C753 WRU, 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 C753 WRU registered?

C753 WRU is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 15 November 1985.

Is C753 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C753 WRU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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