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D12 FNK

1990 Volvo 700 Series

Grey Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

224,927 mi
Last recorded224,927 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 FNK
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 224,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 216,489 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 216,489 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rubber propshaft u.j is slightly split

Pass 23 Nov 2006 209,354 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 209,295 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 208,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2005
Fail 22 Nov 2005 198,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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D12 FNK is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Grey with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D12 FNK, 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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What year was D12 FNK registered?

D12 FNK is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 22 August 1990.

Is D12 FNK safe to buy?

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