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G120 CHP

1990 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,492 mi
Last recorded114,492 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2007
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG120 CHP
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2007 114,492 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2007 114,419 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2006 106,867 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Slight play on nearside of steering rack.

Pass 25 Mar 2006 106,867 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight play on nearside of steering rack.

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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G120 CHP is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G120 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 G120 CHP registered?

G120 CHP is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 7 March 1990.

Is G120 CHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G120 CHP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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