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E100 WUG

1988 Volvo 700 Series

Green Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,562 mi
Last recorded132,562 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Volvo 700 Series151,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE100 WUG
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2007 132,562 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 132,562 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 131,388 miles

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

rear belts not checked †oil residue os steering rack †nsr low on air pressure †

Fail 31 Jul 2006 131,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear belts not checked †oil residue os steering rack †nsr low on air pressure †

Pass 2 Aug 2005 130,096 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 130,096 miles

Brake pivot locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 WUG is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series in Green with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E100 WUG, 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 WUG registered?

E100 WUG is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 14 June 1988.

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