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G102 VCU

1990 Volvo 700 Series

Black Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,258 mi
Last recorded115,258 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG102 VCU
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 115,258 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 20 Dec 2017 115,258 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working Nearside & Offside (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 4 Feb 2014 114,655 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 112,098 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wax oil to chassis to floor rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2011 111,717 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 109,186 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 109,186 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 109,151 miles

serious oil leak from rearbox

Fail 23 Jan 2009 109,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

serious oil leak from rearbox

Pass 10 Dec 2007 107,041 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 103,669 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 103,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G102 VCU is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Black with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G102 VCU, 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 G102 VCU registered?

G102 VCU is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 15 January 1990.

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