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C784 XLK

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,315 mi
Last recorded124,315 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC784 XLK
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 124,315 miles

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 123,535 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre wall slightly cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2007 122,937 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 121,750 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 121,743 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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C784 XLK is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C784 XLK, 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 C784 XLK registered?

C784 XLK is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C784 XLK safe to buy?

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