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E100 GJB

1988 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,766 mi
Last recorded159,766 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 1988 Volvo 700 Series151,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE100 GJB
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2022 159,766 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases HOLED & CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light SHOWING WHITE LIGHT TO REAR LENS BROKEN (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened WEBBING FRAYED (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth ANTI SLIP BRAKE PAD (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 159,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 159,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 159,098 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 157,926 miles

exhaust system slight blow from joints

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Fail 6 Feb 2019 157,926 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust system slight blow from joints

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 11 Jan 2018 153,088 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED ON OUTER SIDE OF DISC AND LIP ON DISC

Fail 10 Jan 2018 153,088 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE SILENCER (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED ON OUTER SIDE OF DISC AND LIP ON DISC

Pass 21 Dec 2016 144,395 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 144,308 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 144,004 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 143,261 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 141,141 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 141,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 139,088 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 136,780 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 133,603 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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E100 GJB is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1988 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 151,569 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 E100 GJB, 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 38 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 E100 GJB registered?

E100 GJB is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 14 March 1988.

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