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F377 GGJ

1989 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,504 mi
Last recorded184,504 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Volvo 700 Series142,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF377 GGJ
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2008 184,504 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

rear seats ben removed unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 23 May 2008 184,497 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

rear seats ben removed unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 25 Jan 2007 184,250 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2007 184,250 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2005 172,556 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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F377 GGJ is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 142,664 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 F377 GGJ, 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 37 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 F377 GGJ registered?

F377 GGJ is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F377 GGJ safe to buy?

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