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C854 CYT

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

102,724 mi
Last recorded102,724 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC854 CYT
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 102,724 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 102,724 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 96,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded but not excessive

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded but not excessive

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 96,196 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded but not excessive

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded but not excessive

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 92,832 miles

Front under body, undersealed

Nearside Front Lower power stearing oil seepage

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear under body rusted

Pass 24 May 2023 89,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Headlamp cluster slightly damage

Pass 18 May 2022 85,632 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 May 2022 85,632 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 79,205 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 77,248 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 74,710 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 71,382 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view chip screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 67,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced cracked (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 67,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced cracked (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 62,186 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2016 62,186 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 57,318 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 57,305 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 56,990 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 56,983 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 56,799 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 54,388 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 54,384 miles

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 49,752 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 48,758 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 48,003 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 47,643 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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C854 CYT is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 C854 CYT, 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 C854 CYT registered?

C854 CYT is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 17 December 1985.

Is C854 CYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C854 CYT shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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