MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,787 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill holed but does not adversely affect braking, steering or suspension (6.1.A.1)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Oil leak
slight play in nearside steering rack
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
Slight play in nsf track rod
Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Slight play in nsf track rod
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
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel tank breather pipe clip corroded and burst.
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
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)
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)
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?
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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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