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C797 TGM

1988 Volvo 700 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,563 mi
Last recorded115,563 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2006
Typical for 1988 Volvo 700 Series151,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC797 TGM
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2006 115,563 miles

Both door mirror glasses are deteriorating

Both washer jets require adjustment.

Both wiper blades split on ends, especially drivers

Corrosion in front end of both front inner wheel arches/wings. Advise attention.

Front flexible brake hoses are starting to deteriorate.

Rear light lenses are damaged and becoming opaque

Some damage to nearside front sidelight lens

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 115,563 miles

Both door mirror glasses are deteriorating

Both washer jets require adjustment.

Both wiper blades split on ends, especially drivers

Corrosion in front end of both front inner wheel arches/wings. Advise attention.

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front flexible brake hoses are starting to deteriorate.

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear light lenses are damaged and becoming opaque

Some damage to nearside front sidelight lens

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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C797 TGM is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 151,569 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 C797 TGM, 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 38 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 C797 TGM registered?

C797 TGM is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is C797 TGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C797 TGM 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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