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AMS 50Y

1987 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,903 mi
Last recorded143,903 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1987 Volvo 700 Series151,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMS 50Y
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2009 143,903 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 143,279 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 134,799 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 122,399 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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AMS 50Y is a 1987 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests 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 AMS 50Y, 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 AMS 50Y registered?

AMS 50Y is a 1987 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is AMS 50Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMS 50Y shows 4 tests 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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