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D124 PKX

1987 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,300 mi
Last recorded179,300 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1987 Volvo 700 Series151,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD124 PKX
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 179,300 miles

rear tyres worn

Fail 24 Jun 2008 179,300 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres worn

Pass 22 Jun 2007 177,240 miles

offside chassis corroded.not in prescribed area

Fail 22 Jun 2007 177,240 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside chassis corroded.not in prescribed area

Pass 27 Jun 2006 174,859 miles

offside front tyre worn on outside edge just passes

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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D124 PKX is a 1987 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 D124 PKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D124 PKX?

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What year was D124 PKX registered?

D124 PKX is a 1987 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 17 January 1987.

Is D124 PKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D124 PKX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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