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ECZ 4636

1990 Volvo 700 Series

Black Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

11,443 mi
Last recorded11,443 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 4636
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 11,443 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 11,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

significant wear to nearside front tyre on the outer edge

some play in lower steering column 'uj,s'

Fail 11 Apr 2011

Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

significant wear to nearside front tyre on the outer edge

some play in lower steering column 'uj,s'

Pass 17 Apr 2010 1,443 miles

nearside and offside front suspension compliance bushes worn

nearside outer sill corroded

slight play lower steering column 'UJ'

Fail 9 Apr 2010 1,443 miles

Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside and offside front suspension compliance bushes worn

nearside outer sill corroded

slight play lower steering column 'UJ'

Pass 29 Apr 2009 1,443 miles

offside No plate light came on when tapped

slight play lower steering column 'UJ'

Pass 7 May 2008 1,443 miles

offside No. plate light came on when tapped

slight play in steering column 'UJ'

water leak from screen washer bottle

Pass 14 Feb 2007 1,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 1,443 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 1,443 miles

Offside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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ECZ 4636 is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Black with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1990 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 126,948 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 ECZ 4636, 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 36 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 ECZ 4636 registered?

ECZ 4636 is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 8 June 1990.

Is ECZ 4636 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECZ 4636 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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