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A2 SRH

1990 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

95,042 mi
Last recorded95,042 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 SRH
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 95,042 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 95,042 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 95,042 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 95,042 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 95,042 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 95,045 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 95,042 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 95,042 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 95,042 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 95,042 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 95,042 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated several (3.6.B.4d)

slight surface corrosion to front sub frame , ok at test.

Fail 29 Jul 2017 95,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated several (3.6.B.4d)

slight surface corrosion to front sub frame , ok at test.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 95,042 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 95,042 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 95,042 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 95,042 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 95,042 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 95,042 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 95,042 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 95,042 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 95,037 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 94,331 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s door mirror broken

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes in track control arms, efficient at test.

Pass 4 Aug 2007 87,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 78,521 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 70,193 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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A2 SRH is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1990 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 126,948 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 A2 SRH, 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 36 years old, this Volvo 700 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of A2 SRH?

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What year was A2 SRH registered?

A2 SRH is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 29 August 1990.

Is A2 SRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 SRH shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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