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H133 JEG

1991 Volvo 700 Series

White Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,803 mi
Last recorded129,803 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 1991 Volvo 700 Series147,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH133 JEG
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 129,803 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust down-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front mirror surround slightly insecure

Rear boot lid struts weak

Rear prop-shaft front and rear seals weepy

front subframe / suspension arms / radiator support brace / exhaust system - corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2018 129,803 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip and main (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced affected by operation of headlamps and indicator (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust down-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front mirror surround slightly insecure

Rear boot lid struts weak

Rear prop-shaft front and rear seals weepy

belt squeal when steering on full lock

front subframe / suspension arms / radiator support brace / exhaust system - corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 129,803 miles

Front Lower radiator support brace corroded

Front exhaust down-pipe (2 into 1 joint) minor blow

Front nearside and offside trail arm void bushes perishing

Nearside Front brake hoses evidence of light chaffing

Offside Front battery play - STRONG ADVICE

Offside Rear light unit cracked

exhaust manifold stud missing - slight blow when cold

Fail 14 Sep 2017 129,803 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower radiator support brace corroded

Front exhaust down-pipe (2 into 1 joint) minor blow

Front nearside and offside trail arm void bushes perishing

Nearside Front brake hoses evidence of light chaffing

Offside Front battery play - STRONG ADVICE

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear light unit cracked

exhaust manifold stud missing - slight blow when cold

Pass 30 Aug 2016 129,803 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front track rod (rack end) play

Rear hatchback gas struts feeble

front and rear suspension soft

Pass 1 Sep 2015 129,803 miles

Front exhaust downpipe and rear exhaust silencer joint - minor blow

Front nearside and offside track rods (rack end) slight play

Front subframe and lower radiator support brace - corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 129,803 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 129,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 129,803 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 129,803 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 125,776 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 120,401 miles

exhaust system corroded and minor blows from joints

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear seatbelt catch covers missing

Fail 7 Sep 2010 120,401 miles

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

exhaust system corroded and minor blows from joints

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear seatbelt catch covers missing

Pass 4 Sep 2009 116,825 miles

centre silencer joint - minor blow

exhaust system corroded

offside front wiper blade slightly out of adjustment

offside rear brake catching slightly

offside rear light unit lens cracked

offside rear seatbelt catch covers damaged

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Sep 2009 116,825 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

centre silencer joint - minor blow

exhaust system corroded

offside front wiper blade slightly out of adjustment

offside rear brake catching slightly

offside rear light unit lens cracked

offside rear seatbelt catch covers damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Sep 2008 113,272 miles

centre seatbelt webbing fraying - STRONG ADVICE

centre silencer joint minor blow

hi-level brake light housing partly insecure

long travel on handbrake

nearside and offside front brake hoses starting to perish

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front wheel rim slight damage

offside front wiper split

offside rear light unit cracked

offside rear wheel arch slight damage

powersteering belt squealing on full lock

Pass 29 Nov 2007 111,039 miles

unable to check brake pads

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

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

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

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

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

offside front brake disc surface corrosion

rear brake discs surface corrosion

rear tailgate internal panel insecure

Fail 28 Nov 2007 111,039 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front brake disc surface corrosion

rear brake discs surface corrosion

rear tailgate internal panel insecure

unable to check brake pads

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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H133 JEG is a 1991 Volvo 700 Series in White with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 147,814 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 H133 JEG, 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 35 years old, this Volvo 700 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H133 JEG is a 1991 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 14 June 1991.

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