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G115 AGV

1990 Volvo 700 Series

Grey Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

265,552 mi
Last recorded265,552 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG115 AGV
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2019 265,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced by jacking point n/side (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill os rear near suspension arm,jacking point missing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier corrosion in bottom of battery carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective crack in glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2016 265,552 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 265,552 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 265,552 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 265,532 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 265,532 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 265,552 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear jacking point corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2013 265,552 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear jacking point corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 265,552 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 265,552 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 262,552 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 265,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 264,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 261,924 miles

Offside front tyre treads low on edges.

Fail 11 Dec 2009 261,905 miles

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

Nearside front tyre treads low on inside edge.

Pass 18 Dec 2008 258,906 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ENGINE LOWER SPLASH SHIELD ADRIFT.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 258,892 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ENGINE LOWER SPLASH SHIELD ADRIFT.

HANDBRAKE PIVOT ON REAR AXLE ADRIFT.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 254,048 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 252,305 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 246,501 miles

CENTRE AND REAR SECTIONS OF EXHAUST THIN AND BLOWING SLIGHTLY.

NEARSIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE PERISHING.

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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G115 AGV is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Grey with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G115 AGV, 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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G115 AGV is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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