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G115 CHP

1990 Volvo 700 Series

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

207,203 mi
Last recorded207,203 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG115 CHP
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 207,203 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 207,203 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 207,203 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 207,203 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 207,203 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 207,203 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 207,203 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 207,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 207,203 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 207,203 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 207,203 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 207,203 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s handbrake efficency is slightly low

Pass 5 Mar 2007 199,681 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 185,552 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 185,546 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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G115 CHP is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 G115 CHP, 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 G115 CHP registered?

G115 CHP is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 7 March 1990.

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