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C14 RBD

1990 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

212,997 mi
Last recorded212,997 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 RBD
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 212,997 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 212,997 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side corrosion

Pass 15 Jan 2024 212,048 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 210,647 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 209,751 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 207,121 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear diff leak

Pass 11 Jul 2019 204,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2017 202,445 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 195,960 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 185,469 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 185,469 miles

Horn is a gong (1.6.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 179,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 171,557 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 163,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 163,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 157,309 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 150,195 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 144,568 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 138,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 129,451 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 106,315 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
Full Volvo 700 Series reliability report

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C14 RBD is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 C14 RBD, 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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C14 RBD is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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