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C760 PPH

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

190,546 mi
Last recorded190,546 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2006
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC760 PPH
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2006 190,546 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 190,543 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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C760 PPH is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,849cc 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 C760 PPH, 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 C760 PPH registered?

C760 PPH is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 8 October 1985.

Is C760 PPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C760 PPH 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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