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G104 EBL

1990 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

225,238 mi
Last recorded225,238 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2009
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG104 EBL
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2009 225,238 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 225,238 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

rear brake pads 50%worn

Pass 19 Jan 2008 213,899 miles

both front flexy brake hoses cracking

o/s/f inner sterring rack joint has slight play

Pass 19 Jul 2006 198,155 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 198,155 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 197,909 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

SLIGHT KNOCK IN STEERING RACK

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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G104 EBL is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G104 EBL, 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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G104 EBL is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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