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G102 UNS

1990 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

119,586 mi
Last recorded119,586 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG102 UNS
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 119,586 miles

osf side light /indicator lens missing

Fail 5 Jan 2012 119,584 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

osf side light /indicator lens missing

Pass 14 Dec 2010 115,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 113,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 113,192 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 112,993 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 112,993 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 112,481 miles

Most tie bar rubbers perished but o/k for legality of mot.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 112,481 miles

Most tie bar rubbers perished but o/k for legality of mot.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 112,213 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 112,213 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 110,355 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 110,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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G102 UNS is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G102 UNS, 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 G102 UNS registered?

G102 UNS is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 25 May 1990.

Is G102 UNS safe to buy?

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