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G117 WUT

1990 Volvo 700 Series

Grey Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

214,666 mi
Last recorded214,666 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG117 WUT
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2017 214,666 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Smear on wipers

Unable to test rear seat belts due to vehicle loaded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 213,170 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 213,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 210,705 miles

All discs slight corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2014 210,558 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 210,558 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 210,005 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 209,499 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 209,499 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 208,388 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/f floor

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 206,709 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 204,647 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 202,679 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 202,561 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 199,756 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 199,750 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 195,130 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 195,101 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front 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.

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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G117 WUT is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Grey with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 G117 WUT, 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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G117 WUT is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 2 January 1990.

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