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G114 TAM

1990 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

256,499 mi
Last recorded256,499 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG114 TAM
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 256,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 235,478 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 233,000 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 232,123 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded but not structural

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded but not structural

Pass 10 Jun 2021 231,923 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jun 2021 231,919 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2019 229,644 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 226,648 miles

Nearside steering arm slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2017 224,049 miles

Front brake pads wear thin

Nearside steering arm slight play

Offside steering arm slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2016 220,585 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 220,585 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 217,475 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 217,475 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 213,639 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 210,508 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 203,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering has slight judder

Fail 6 Jun 2012 203,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

OSF brake pad looks low,can not see properly to be sure

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering has slight judder

Pass 23 Jun 2011 198,278 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 192,118 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 187,296 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 181,615 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 173,926 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 173,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 166,540 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 158,378 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 158,326 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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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G114 TAM is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G114 TAM, 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 G114 TAM registered?

G114 TAM is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 12 May 1990.

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