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G201 VWD

1999 Volvo 700 Series

Black Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,891 mi
Last recorded90,891 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Volvo 700 Series93,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG201 VWD
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 90,891 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 90,890 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 90,890 miles

Nearside Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 90,890 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 90,561 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 90,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 90,508 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 90,486 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 90,484 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall in parts (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side walls in parts (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2013 90,314 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 90,257 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 89,992 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 89,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 89,275 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 89,273 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 88,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front 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)

both front seats have been modified not to lock into upright position

slight bind at near front brake

Pass 13 Apr 2007 87,191 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 87,191 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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G201 VWD is a 1999 Volvo 700 Series in Black with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1999 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 93,286 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 G201 VWD, 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 27 years old, this Volvo 700 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G201 VWD registered?

G201 VWD is a 1999 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is G201 VWD safe to buy?

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