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G108 BGV

1990 Volvo 700 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,686 mi
Last recorded142,686 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2007
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG108 BGV
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2007 142,686 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 142,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 96,188 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 91,901 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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G108 BGV is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Red with a 1,986cc 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 G108 BGV, 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 G108 BGV registered?

G108 BGV is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 6 June 1990.

Is G108 BGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G108 BGV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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