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F821 VBE

1990 Volvo 700 Series

White Petrol 2320cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,331 mi
Last recorded175,331 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF821 VBE
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,320cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2007 175,331 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

front anti roll bar link bushes split and perished

front track control bushes perished and slight play

n/s headlight aim not clear

n/s rear lamp lens damaged

o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge

play steering rack on the o/s

slight exhaust blow centre and rear joints

small hole n/s headlight glass

Fail 4 Dec 2007 175,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

front anti roll bar link bushes split and perished

front track control bushes perished and slight play

n/s headlight aim not clear

n/s rear lamp lens damaged

o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s rear tyre worn on the inner edge

play steering rack on the o/s

slight exhaust blow centre and rear joints

small hole n/s headlight glass

Pass 11 Dec 2006 171,477 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 169,159 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 169,159 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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
Full Volvo 700 Series reliability report

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F821 VBE is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in White with a 2,320cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F821 VBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F821 VBE registered?

F821 VBE is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 19 November 1990.

Is F821 VBE safe to buy?

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