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F985 UBL

1990 Volvo 700 Series

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,252 mi
Last recorded135,252 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF985 UBL
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 135,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 135,252 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 135,192 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 134,597 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 134,597 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 134,035 miles

o/s/front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Fail 16 Jul 2012 134,035 miles

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

o/s/front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2011 133,444 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 132,659 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all flexy hoses deterioated

all tyres starting to perish

o/s/r lamp damaged

unable to view brakes through wheels

Fail 22 Jul 2010 132,659 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all flexy hoses deterioated

all tyres starting to perish

o/s/r lamp damaged

unable to view brakes through wheels

Pass 7 Aug 2009 131,872 miles

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advise n/s has rubbed

advise o/s rear damage

advise o/s/r flexi

Fail 7 Aug 2009 131,872 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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advise n/s has rubbed

advise o/s rear damage

advise o/s/r flexi

advise rear lens

Pass 31 Jul 2008 130,954 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 130,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 129,477 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 127,941 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 125,666 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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F985 UBL is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F985 UBL, 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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F985 UBL is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 26 January 1990.

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