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F102 RLX

1989 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,675 mi
Last recorded40,675 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1989 Volvo 700 Series142,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF102 RLX
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 40,675 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 36,746 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 34,461 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 32,224 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 32,224 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 30,471 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 29,277 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre has very slight ripple in sidewall

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 29,277 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre has very slight ripple in sidewall

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 25,290 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 25,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 23,051 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 19,646 miles

exhaust front box rear joint lose and blowing

o/s/r inner wheel rim out of shape

oil leaks

Pass 19 Feb 2016 18,572 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 17,701 miles

front flexible brake hoses slightly cracked

n/s/r shock absorber rusty

one exhaust mount at rear broken

windscreen washers weak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 16,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear axle hand brake linkage pins worn .

Pass 26 Mar 2013 14,977 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 14,975 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 13,424 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 11,932 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 10,052 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 8,449 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 8,446 miles

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

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

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

gear linkage insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2008 6,297 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 4,042 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 2,578 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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F102 RLX is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F102 RLX, 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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F102 RLX is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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