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G115 DCS

1990 Volvo 700 Series

Grey Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

66,560 mi
Last recorded66,560 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2013
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG115 DCS
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2013 66,560 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly perished.

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 66,560 miles

Centre Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Both rear tyres are slightly perished.

Coolant leak

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 66,359 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 19 Dec 2012 66,359 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 23 Dec 2011 66,359 miles

All brake discs are slightly pitted and corroded.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 66,359 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

All brake discs are slightly pitted and corroded.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 66,358 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 66,357 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 66,351 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 66,331 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 66,331 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 66,276 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 66,276 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 66,206 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 66,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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
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G115 DCS is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Grey with a 2,316cc 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 DCS, 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 DCS registered?

G115 DCS is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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