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F825 GUA

1990 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2321cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

339,797 mi
Last recorded339,797 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF825 GUA
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,321cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2021 339,797 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 333,074 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 196,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 191,782 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 15 May 2017 183,070 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 133,594 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 133,590 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2015 256,939 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 252,181 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2014 252,179 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2013 249,527 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 May 2013 249,527 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 May 2012 246,236 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 246,236 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 236,520 miles

offside front brake dust shield corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 222,571 miles

welded area undersealed preventing a full and proper inspection

Fail 25 May 2010 222,555 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2009 211,497 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 203,043 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2007 194,862 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 May 2007 194,861 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 May 2006 187,114 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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F825 GUA is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,321cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 F825 GUA, 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 F825 GUA registered?

F825 GUA is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 13 July 1990.

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