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G106 VPJ

1990 Volvo 700 Series

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,917 mi
Last recorded118,917 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

RegistrationG106 VPJ
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2008 118,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

fuel cap seal perishing

nearside front sidelight lens cracked

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 10 Feb 2007 96,448 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 11 Feb 2006 79,439 miles

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

nearside front indicator/sidealamp lens loose & cracked.

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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G106 VPJ is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Grey with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G106 VPJ, 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 G106 VPJ registered?

G106 VPJ is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G106 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G106 VPJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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