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E101 EBV

1988 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,675 mi
Last recorded74,675 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 1988 Volvo 700 Series151,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE101 EBV
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2011 74,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 74,675 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 72,440 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 69,681 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 69,681 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 62,610 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 62,610 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 59,506 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 57,495 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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E101 EBV is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 151,569 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 E101 EBV, 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 38 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 E101 EBV registered?

E101 EBV is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 5 February 1988.

Is E101 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E101 EBV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E101 EBV have outstanding finance?

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