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456 FPO

1989 Volvo 700 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

138,362 mi
Last recorded138,362 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Volvo 700 Series142,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration456 FPO
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 138,362 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four corners. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded.

Fail 30 Apr 2026 138,353 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four corners. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded.

Pass 2 May 2025 134,972 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 129,734 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 129,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 129,734 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 129,734 miles

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 129,734 miles

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 129,734 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 129,734 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 129,734 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 127,738 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 124,201 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 121,051 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

surface rust

Pass 5 Dec 2013 115,656 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 112,117 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge.

Pass 6 Dec 2011 107,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 107,601 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 105,697 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 105,697 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 103,329 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 103,329 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 97,276 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 97,276 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 94,756 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 94,714 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 94,234 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 94,234 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 93,117 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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456 FPO is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1989 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 142,664 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 456 FPO, 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 37 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 456 FPO registered?

456 FPO is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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