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RIL 3706

1990 Volvo B10M

White Diesel 10000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

8,965 mi
Last recorded8,965 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Volvo B10M195,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 3706
MakeVolvo
ModelB10M
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine10,000cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 8,965 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak rear diff housing ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 8,902 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driving control(s) insecure bell housing bolts holding gear change bracket (6.8.1e)

Entrance/exit door damaged and function impaired (6.2.C.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak rear diff housing ()

Pass 9 May 2017 6,259 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 May 2017 6,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 3,644 miles

engine oil leak

oil leak rear axle casing

rear chassis some rust damage

Fail 29 Apr 2016 3,644 miles

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

engine oil leak

oil leak rear axle casing

rear chassis some rust damage

Pass 14 Apr 2015 1,051 miles

n/s front tyre some cracking in side walls

Fail 14 Apr 2015 1,051 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre some cracking in side walls

Pass 28 Mar 2014 756,023 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 755,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster incorrectly installed (3.5.1m)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster incorrectly installed (3.5.1m)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 752,692 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 752,571 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake warning device defective (3.3.E.1b)

Brake warning device not illuminated or visible from the drivers seat in darkness (3.3.E.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Air suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake pressure build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 749,110 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,414 miles

offside and nearside kingpin bush wear.

How Reliable is the Volvo B10M?

Based on 661 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,508
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9
Air suspension unit totally deflated 7
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6
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RIL 3706 is a 1990 Volvo B10M in White with a 10,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Volvo B10M models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 195,393 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 B10M fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RIL 3706, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo B10M typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Volvo B10M is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RIL 3706 registered?

RIL 3706 is a 1990 Volvo B10M, first registered on 2 March 1990.

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