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G103 RGJ

1990 Volvo 700 Series

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,386 mi
Last recorded120,386 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG103 RGJ
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2008 120,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

long crack in n/s windscreen outside of swept area

Pass 20 Jun 2007 108,595 miles

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Fail 19 Jun 2007 108,586 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

DAMAGE OUTSIDE SWEPT AREA OF WINDSCREEN

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 102,427 miles

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

clicking noise when steering rocked but no visible wear observed

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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G103 RGJ is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 G103 RGJ, 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 G103 RGJ registered?

G103 RGJ is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 3 July 1990.

Is G103 RGJ safe to buy?

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