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G116 DDP

1990 Volvo 700 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,512 mi
Last recorded199,512 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG116 DDP
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 199,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear seats not present at time of test seat belts not tested

Fail 23 Jul 2014 199,512 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brakes have a slight bind

nearside rear tyre valve perishing

rear exhaust silencer suppported by wire (mounting broken)

rear seats not present at time of test seat belts not tested

Pass 20 Aug 2013 199,512 miles

Both front brakes are binding very slightly

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear seats not present at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2012 199,512 miles

centre exhaust silencer joint leaking slightly.

nearside front floor pan corroding.

nearside rear tyre getting low.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 199,512 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer joint leaking slightly.

nearside front floor pan corroding.

nearside rear tyre getting low.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 195,598 miles

Damage to o/side sill

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

Temp fuel cap fitted but does make good seal

battery insecure

Fail 31 Aug 2011 195,598 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Damage to o/side sill

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

Temp fuel cap fitted but does make good seal

battery insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2010 188,249 miles

front exhaust heat shield loose.

offside front brake flexi hose perishing.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 182,127 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 179,927 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 177,994 miles

front 'cat' flange bolts corroding.

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

offside front bumper corner mount loose.

offside rear doorsil dented.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 175,102 miles

front exhaust heat shields breaking up....o/s/f flexi brake pipe perashing.....

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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G116 DDP is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G116 DDP, 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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G116 DDP is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 21 June 1990.

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