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E106 YGH

1988 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,625 mi
Last recorded162,625 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1988 Volvo 700 Series151,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE106 YGH
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 162,625 miles

flexe brake pipes perishing

play in nsf bottom ball joint very close to excess

play in osf steering rack

Pass 27 May 2010 159,608 miles

all brake discs corroded

front brake pads worn on legal limit

front flexe brake pipes perishing

front number plate damaged

ns side repeter lens damaged

osr tyre worn and perishing on inner edge close to legal limit

play in nsf bottom ball joint very close to excess

play in osf steering rack

Fail 3 Dec 2007 157,746 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

bad oil leak

both nsf flexe brake pipes perishing

both osf flexe brake pipes perishing

ns side repeter lens damaged

nsf inner wing corroding very close to excess

osf tyre worn on outer edge

osr tyre worn on inner edge and perishing

play in nsf steering rack

play in osf steering rack very close to excess

slight blow from exhaust

washers just reach windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2007 157,746 miles

bad oil leak

both nsf flexe brake pipes perishing

both osf flexe brake pipes perishing

ns side repeter lens damaged

nsf inner wing corroding very close to excess

osf tyre worn on outer edge

osr tyre worn on inner edge and perishing

play in nsf steering rack

play in osf steering rack very close to excess

slight blow from exhaust

washers just reach windscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2006 155,881 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 155,847 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E106 YGH is a 1988 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 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 E106 YGH, 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 E106 YGH registered?

E106 YGH is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 3 March 1988.

Is E106 YGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E106 YGH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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