1985 Volvo 700 Series 2.3L Petrol · C857 MNN
1985 Volvo 700 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 163,168 miles. MOT status: No results.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 Aug 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,168 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C857 MNN Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2018
- 163,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C857 MNN Mileage History
- 17/07/2006131,260 mi
- 17/07/2006131,260 mi
- 16/07/2007134,838 mi+3,578 mi
- 11/07/2008137,957 mi+3,119 mi
- 16/07/2009141,178 mi+3,221 mi
- 05/07/2010144,200 mi+3,022 mi
- 04/07/2011147,379 mi+3,179 mi
- 10/07/2012150,716 mi+3,337 mi
- 10/07/2013154,249 mi+3,533 mi
- 01/07/2014157,399 mi+3,150 mi
- 22/06/2015159,749 mi+2,350 mi
- 06/07/2016162,760 mi+3,011 mi
- 25/05/2017162,960 mi+200 mi
- 26/05/2017162,960 mi
- 15/03/2018163,168 mi+208 mi
Average of roughly 2,736 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
C857 MNN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volvo 700 Series (C857 MNN) between July 2006 and March 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
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