MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,112 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside 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 Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
coolant level low
knocking noise coming from engine
Oil leak
knocking noise from engine
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Oil leak
knocking noise from engine
Oil leak
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
NEARSIDE PARKNG BRAKE READINGS LOW
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Volvo 700 Series?
Based on 194,851 MOT tests across 35,371 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G115 RSA is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 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 RSA, 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 RSA is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 March 1990.
Is G115 RSA safe to buy?
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