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E761 YGK

1988 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,682 mi
Last recorded79,682 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1988 Volvo 700 Series151,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE761 YGK
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 79,682 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 79,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 77,901 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 77,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 74,049 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 74,049 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 74,001 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking up

rear hadbraket pivet slight play

slight play on offside front tie rod

Pass 14 Jul 2008 70,811 miles

nearside front sil lip damaged

offside rear tyre starting to perish between tread on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2007 66,180 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 66,169 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 61,219 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 61,217 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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E761 YGK is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 E761 YGK, 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 E761 YGK registered?

E761 YGK is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 9 February 1988.

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