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C787 YES

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Red Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

35,297 mi
Last recorded35,297 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC787 YES
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 35,297 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 33,248 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 33,248 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 32,422 miles

both wiper blades torn at ends

Pass 17 Nov 2014 31,472 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 28,739 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 28,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 21,959 miles

offside handbrake cable starting to corrode.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 17,916 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 17,916 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 17,898 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 17,728 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 17,728 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 16,542 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 16,211 miles

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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C787 YES is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Red with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C787 YES, 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 C787 YES registered?

C787 YES is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 12 August 1985.

Is C787 YES safe to buy?

The MOT history for C787 YES shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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