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ABW 190F

1989 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,530 mi
Last recorded166,530 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Volvo 700 Series142,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 190F
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 166,530 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

n/s mirror glass is cracked

rear centre seat belt catch casing is broken

Fail 24 Feb 2009 166,530 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

n/s mirror glass is cracked

n/s/r inner side light inop

rear centre seat belt catch casing is broken

Fail 5 Feb 2008 159,878 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

considrable wear in steering rack inner ball joints

rear centre seat belt latch damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2008 159,878 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

considrable wear in steering rack inner ball joints

rear centre seat belt latch damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2007 150,126 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight play in steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 24 Jan 2006 148,848 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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ABW 190F is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ABW 190F, 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 ABW 190F registered?

ABW 190F is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 8 February 1989.

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