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G103 VPE

1990 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,284 mi
Last recorded149,284 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2007
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG103 VPE
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2007 149,284 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 149,284 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 144,701 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

bda oil leaks from gearbox and rear axle

both front tie bar bushes worn badly

both front tyres just

both rear light lens in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2006 144,701 miles

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

bda oil leaks from gearbox and rear axle

both front tie bar bushes worn badly

both front tyres just

both rear light lens in poor condition

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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G103 VPE is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G103 VPE, 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 VPE registered?

G103 VPE is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 26 March 1990.

Is G103 VPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G103 VPE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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