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G107 FVT

1990 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

226,787 mi
Last recorded226,787 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG107 FVT
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 226,787 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 226,787 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 226,787 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 226,787 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 226,787 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 220,217 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 210,589 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 202,744 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 195,287 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 187,279 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 187,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 180,557 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 173,273 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 166,292 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 166,281 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 157,255 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 144,692 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 132,832 miles

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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G107 FVT is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 G107 FVT, 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 G107 FVT registered?

G107 FVT is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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