1985 Volvo Unknown Diesel · C25 KAV
1985 Volvo Unknown (diesel). First registered 01/08/1985. Recorded mileage 176,857 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO UNKNOWN
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/04/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,857 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- ---
C25 KAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2025
- 176,857 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C25 KAV Mileage History
- 02/09/2021174,454 mi
- 24/08/2022175,020 mi+566 mi
- 15/01/2024175,790 mi+770 mi
- 17/04/2025176,849 mi+1,059 mi
- 28/04/2025176,857 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 658 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C25 KAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Volvo Unknown (C25 KAV) between September 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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