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1590 AD

1990 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,818 mi
Last recorded24,818 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1590 AD
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 24,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 24,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 23,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 23,030 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 22,022 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 20,943 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 20,354 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 19,612 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 18,542 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 17,469 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 16,172 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 14,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 12,380 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 11,662 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 10,631 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 9,108 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 8,348 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 8,348 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 May 2009 7,686 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 6,535 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 5,674 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 3,024 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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1590 AD is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 1590 AD, 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 1590 AD registered?

1590 AD is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is 1590 AD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1590 AD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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