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G109 SBV

1990 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,839 mi
Last recorded171,839 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2007
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG109 SBV
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2007 171,839 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 164,349 miles

Slight exhaust blow. †Both rear tyres close to limit recommed they are replaced

Pass 10 Aug 2005 157,456 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
Full Volvo 700 Series reliability report

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G109 SBV is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc 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 G109 SBV, 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 G109 SBV registered?

G109 SBV is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 4 May 1990.

Is G109 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G109 SBV 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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