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J478 PDD

1992 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,684 mi
Last recorded130,684 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Volvo 700 Series136,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ478 PDD
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 130,684 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 129,974 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 129,520 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 127,015 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 125,474 miles

Brake fluid slightly discoloured

Nearside Front Floor starting to corrode

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 124,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 124,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 124,107 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 174,963 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 174,963 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 174,578 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 174,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 172,921 miles

pedal rubbers slightly worn

Pass 2 Apr 2015 171,821 miles

Rear exhaust rubber cracking

Fail 2 Apr 2015 171,821 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2014 170,498 miles

Clutch and brake pedal rubbers starting to wear slightly

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 169,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly when turning by hand

slight play in steering rack side rod joints

Pass 3 Apr 2012 168,010 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear no plates slightly deteriorated

front brke hoses cracking slightly

o/s and n/s front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2011 166,826 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 166,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 165,719 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 164,319 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 164,319 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 162,921 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 161,235 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 161,235 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 159,476 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 159,476 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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J478 PDD is a 1992 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 J478 PDD, 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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J478 PDD is a 1992 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 14 April 1992.

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