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E932 RRU

1990 Volvo 700 Series

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

219,721 mi
Last recorded219,721 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE932 RRU
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 219,721 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 219,714 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2008 221,865 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 May 2008 221,865 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 201,821 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 201,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all front flexi brake pipes perished

both front floors corroded

Pass 22 May 2006 194,176 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 194,052 miles

Lower Steering column shaft locking device missing (2.1.6)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all front flexi brake pipes perished

o/s bulkhead corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2005 189,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic 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)

Fail 3 Jun 2005 89,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

breke fluid slightly low

front brake slightly distorted

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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E932 RRU is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 E932 RRU, 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 E932 RRU registered?

E932 RRU is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 March 1990.

Is E932 RRU safe to buy?

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