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C857 MNN

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Green Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,168 mi
Last recorded163,168 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC857 MNN
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 163,168 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 162,960 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2017 162,960 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 162,760 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 159,749 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 157,399 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 154,249 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 150,716 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 147,379 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 144,200 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 141,178 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 137,957 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 134,838 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 131,260 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 131,260 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
Full Volvo 700 Series reliability report

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C857 MNN is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Green with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 C857 MNN, 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 C857 MNN registered?

C857 MNN is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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