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C885 TDG

1985 Volvo 700 Series

Green Petrol 2315cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,004 mi
Last recorded107,004 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1985 Volvo 700 Series117,115 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC885 TDG
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,315cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 107,004 miles

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

heavy corrosion to both nearside and offside front of car

windscreen damaged in corner

Pass 17 Jul 2012 104,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 104,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 100,115 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 100,115 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside sill holed not within prescribed area

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 29 Jul 2010 98,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 98,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 95,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 91,637 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 91,637 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in rack

Pass 8 Aug 2007 85,167 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in rack

Pass 3 Aug 2006 76,632 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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C885 TDG is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series in Green with a 2,315cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C885 TDG, 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 C885 TDG registered?

C885 TDG is a 1985 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 6 August 1985.

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