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G104 VPJ

1990 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,061 mi
Last recorded140,061 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG104 VPJ
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 140,061 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 140,061 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 139,782 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 139,772 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 137,975 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 130,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 130,105 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 127,898 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 127,893 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 122,796 miles

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

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 VPJ is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G104 VPJ, 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 G104 VPJ registered?

G104 VPJ is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 9 April 1990.

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