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F339 NGY

1990 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

218,924 mi
Last recorded218,924 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF339 NGY
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2022 218,924 miles

Fuel system component leaking Pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake binding

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 218,924 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/F brake slight bind

Pass 7 Apr 2015 218,924 miles

n/s/f tyre low edges

Pass 28 Mar 2014 218,924 miles

both front brake flexi perished

Pass 5 Sep 2013 218,924 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 218,924 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 218,924 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2012 218,924 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 218,924 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2011 218,924 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 218,924 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 218,924 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 218,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 216,651 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 216,651 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 213,127 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 207,738 miles

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

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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F339 NGY is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 F339 NGY, 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 F339 NGY registered?

F339 NGY is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 16 March 1990.

Is F339 NGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F339 NGY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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