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G103 VCU

1990 Volvo 700 Series

Black Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,999 mi
Last recorded93,999 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG103 VCU
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 93,999 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion on front floor and sills

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass missing ()

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 93,999 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion on front floor and sills

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass missing ()

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 93,976 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 29 Jun 2019 93,976 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass missing

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 93,973 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Park brake (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Jul 2015 93,967 miles

Battery insecure not clamped and tray rotten (1.9.1)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing wing mirror (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only no effort (3.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Body has slight corrosion corroded but not seriously weakend (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight imbalance on front bakes

Pass 5 Feb 2014 80,961 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 4 Feb 2014 80,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 11 Jan 2013 76,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 76,900 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 76,458 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 75,679 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 74,626 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 72,255 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 70,610 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 68,036 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 68,036 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 VCU is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Black with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 G103 VCU registered?

G103 VCU is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 15 January 1990.

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