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G108 RNU

1990 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

211,571 mi
Last recorded211,571 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2006
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG108 RNU
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2006 211,571 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 211,571 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 24 May 2006 211,535 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 RNU is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G108 RNU, 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 RNU registered?

G108 RNU is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 11 April 1990.

Is G108 RNU safe to buy?

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