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G147 JFS

1992 Volvo 700 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

67,787 mi
Last recorded67,787 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1992 Volvo 700 Series136,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG147 JFS
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 67,787 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel flap insecure

Fail 31 May 2022 67,787 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel flap insecure

Pass 7 May 2021 66,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 66,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside front panel under washer bottle excessively corroded

panel under battery corroded

slackness in handbrake cable

Pass 13 Nov 2017 62,501 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill holed but does not adversely affect braking, steering or suspension (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 58,616 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 58,613 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

cracking in nearside front tyre walls

nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

rear shockabsorbers weak

Pass 16 Nov 2015 55,156 miles

slight bend in nearside front tie bar

Offside Front light lens missing but adequately repaired

corrosion started on rear brake hoses metal parts

rear shockabsorbers minimal damping effect

surface cracking nearside and offside front tyre walls

Fail 13 Nov 2015 55,156 miles

Brake cable insecure compensator mount (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front light lens missing but adequately repaired

corrosion started on rear brake hoses metal parts

slight bend in nearside front tie bar

surface cracking nearside and offside front tyre walls

Pass 28 Oct 2014 52,485 miles

Bad oil leak

Front bottom cross member corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pump noisey

Nearside front drop-link bushes splitting

Nearside front shock absorber knocking internally

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen delaminating

Pass 13 Nov 2013 44,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

windscreen starting to delaminate

Fail 12 Nov 2013 44,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear shock absorbers hane negligable damping effect

windscreen starting to delaminate

Pass 14 Nov 2012 34,637 miles

Oil leak

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 14 Nov 2012 34,637 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 18 Nov 2011 26,085 miles

Slight play in nsf track rod

Fail 14 Nov 2011 26,036 miles

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Slight play in nsf track rod

Pass 15 Nov 2010 19,301 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 19,294 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2009 10,990 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 10,938 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank breather pipe clip corroded and burst.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 2,952 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 2,952 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

excessive oil leak from engine

nearside front tie bar bent

nearside front tyre worn outer and inner edges

tailgate difficult to open

Pass 19 Nov 2007 167,098 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 167,907 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 164,907 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 164,907 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVISE boot not openening

ADVISE slight ruffness on n/s/r bearing or diff

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 159,279 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 159,279 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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
Full Volvo 700 Series reliability report

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G147 JFS is a 1992 Volvo 700 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

Across all 1992 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 136,089 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 G147 JFS, 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 34 years old, this Volvo 700 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G147 JFS is a 1992 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 23 January 1992.

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