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E18 DJG

1991 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

207,158 mi
Last recorded207,158 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Volvo 700 Series147,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 DJG
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 207,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 206,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 206,970 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 206,102 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 204,916 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 204,915 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking banjo bolts (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 202,820 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 202,820 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened cup corroided off (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 200,812 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% max allowed 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 198,481 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 194,608 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 190,310 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 190,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 186,399 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 182,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 182,947 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 179,436 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 179,436 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 175,793 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 171,397 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 167,192 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 163,896 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 159,930 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 155,370 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 152,086 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 149,056 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 149,056 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (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
Full Volvo 700 Series reliability report

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E18 DJG is a 1991 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1991 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 147,814 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 E18 DJG, 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 35 years old, this Volvo 700 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E18 DJG is a 1991 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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