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D2 MUM

1989 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,328 mi
Last recorded121,328 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1989 Volvo 700 Series142,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 MUM
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 121,328 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 121,328 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 121,328 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 121,328 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside and offside front tyres cracked and perished not exposing cord

Pass 6 Apr 2016 121,328 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 121,328 miles

minor blow from rear silencer joint

oil residue on gearbox

slight lip on front discs

Pass 26 Feb 2014 121,328 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

odometer not working

small blow from rear clamp

Fail 26 Feb 2014 121,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

odometer not working

small blow from rear clamp

Pass 19 Feb 2013 121,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated

both front track rod end dust covers deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2012 121,328 miles

small blow from rear exhaust box clamp

Fail 20 Feb 2012 121,328 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

small blow from rear exhaust box clamp

Pass 22 Feb 2011 121,328 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 121,053 miles

Engine sump shield insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2009 120,315 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 120,315 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 13 Feb 2008 119,273 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 119,273 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 118,613 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 118,613 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 117,785 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 117,785 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Both rear tyre inner side walls badly perished and cracking, need replacing very soon [no cord exposed at time of test] 195/65/15h]

Front brakes noisy.

Front screen scratched.

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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D2 MUM is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 D2 MUM, 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 D2 MUM registered?

D2 MUM is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 2 February 1989.

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