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G120 TFL

1990 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

169,614 mi
Last recorded169,614 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Volvo 700 Series126,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG120 TFL
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 169,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT SECTIONS (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD AREA (7.1.2)

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHT BIND

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/S INNER RACK AREA (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S REAR EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 169,614 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/F INNER CHASSIS/FLOOR AREA (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/R INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT SECTIONS (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD AREA (7.1.2)

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHT BIND

Headlamp aim too high BOTH RESET (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/S INNER RACK AREA (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately N/S/F INNER FLOOR/CHASSIS AREA (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S REAR EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 161,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 155,145 miles

Cetre stop light fitted but not connected

Clutch pedal has a high biting point

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 155,145 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Cetre stop light fitted but not connected

Clutch pedal has a high biting point

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 148,997 miles

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

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

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

slight crackle/exhaust blow from downpipe

Fail 20 Jul 2013 148,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight crackle/exhaust blow from downpipe

Pass 20 Jul 2012 144,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 144,150 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 137,491 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 245,248 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 245,248 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 243,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 243,794 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 235,457 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 235,457 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 225,531 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 225,469 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 216,285 miles

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 TFL is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 G120 TFL, 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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G120 TFL is a 1990 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 21 May 1990.

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