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526 CHK

1987 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,813 mi
Last recorded101,813 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1987 Volvo 700 Series151,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration526 CHK
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2011 101,813 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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526 CHK is a 1987 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 151,706 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 526 CHK, 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 39 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 526 CHK registered?

526 CHK is a 1987 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is 526 CHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 526 CHK shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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