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G103 RNU

1990 Volvo 700 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,387 mi
Last recorded224,387 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG103 RNU
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 224,387 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 224,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 207,866 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 193,431 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 102,462 miles

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

rack ends slight play in both

Pass 2 Jan 2008 102,462 miles

rack ends slight play in both

Pass 29 Dec 2006 98,831 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 98,831 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 95,127 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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G103 RNU is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 G103 RNU, 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 G103 RNU registered?

G103 RNU is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 29 March 1990.

Is G103 RNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G103 RNU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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