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B12 NRF

1990 Volvo 700 Series

Black Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,770 mi
Last recorded102,770 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 NRF
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 102,770 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 12,559 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 101,977 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 101,495 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 101,171 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 100,632 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 100,310 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 99,591 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 99,591 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight leak from mid and rear exhaust. exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2007 99,586 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

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

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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B12 NRF is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Black with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B12 NRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B12 NRF registered?

B12 NRF is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 8 June 1990.

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