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F104 TMU

1989 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

211,730 mi
Last recorded211,730 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Volvo 700 Series142,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF104 TMU
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2009 211,730 miles

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

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight wear foot brake pedal rubber ON LIMITS

Pass 7 Sep 2009 211,730 miles

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight wear foot brake pedal rubber ON LIMITS

Pass 1 Sep 2008 201,392 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

noise emmitting from steering arms / track rods.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 201,392 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

noise emmitting from steering arms / track rods.

Fail 3 Sep 2007 192,076 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

TRANSMISSION REAR MOUNTING PERISHED AWAY

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 192,076 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

TRANSMISSION REAR MOUNTING PERISHED AWAY

Pass 13 Sep 2006 182,639 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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F104 TMU is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 F104 TMU, 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 F104 TMU registered?

F104 TMU is a 1989 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 12 April 1989.

Is F104 TMU safe to buy?

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