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C77 CSP

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Red Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,321 mi
Last recorded156,321 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2006
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC77 CSP
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2006 156,321 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 156,321 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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C77 CSP is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Red 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 C77 CSP, 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 C77 CSP registered?

C77 CSP is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C77 CSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C77 CSP 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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