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G110 YVS

1990 Volvo 700 Series

Grey Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

202,483 mi
Last recorded202,483 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG110 YVS
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 202,483 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both rear lamps damaged

radiator corroded and starting to leak

Fail 27 Jun 2011 202,447 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

both rear lamps damaged

radiator corroded and starting to leak

Pass 21 Jun 2010 199,179 miles

handbrake cable frayed

n/s/r lens damaged

o/s/f flexi slightly perrished

Fail 18 Jun 2010 199,161 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

handbrake cable frayed

n/s/r lens damaged

o/s/f flexi slightly perrished

Pass 29 May 2009 195,710 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 186,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 180,557 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 180,503 miles

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

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

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

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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G110 YVS is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Grey with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G110 YVS, 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 G110 YVS registered?

G110 YVS is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 21 June 1990.

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