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C799 GGT

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,345 mi
Last recorded127,345 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2007
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC799 GGT
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2007 127,345 miles

excessive underbody corrosion offside front and rear

suspension noisey over bumps

Fail 6 Nov 2007 127,345 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

excessive underbody corrosion offside front and rear

n/s rear light lens damaged

suspension noisey over bumps

Fail 30 Oct 2006 126,582 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front cross member outer areas corroded and weak in front of both wheels

Pass 30 Oct 2006 126,582 miles

front cross member outer areas corroded and weak in front of both wheels

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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C799 GGT is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C799 GGT, 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 C799 GGT registered?

C799 GGT is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 16 October 1985.

Is C799 GGT safe to buy?

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