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F101 KGT

1989 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

277,886 mi
Last recorded277,886 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Volvo 700 Series142,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF101 KGT
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 277,886 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 273,420 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 273,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 269,822 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r brake sticking slightley

Pass 4 Sep 2009 265,631 miles

near side rear brake slightly binding

off side front brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Aug 2008 261,614 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 254,758 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 254,472 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 254,507 miles

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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F101 KGT is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1989 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 142,664 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 F101 KGT, 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 37 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 F101 KGT registered?

F101 KGT is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F101 KGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F101 KGT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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