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E102 JPE

1988 Volvo 700 Series

Blue Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,120 mi
Last recorded145,120 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Volvo 700 Series151,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE102 JPE
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2007 145,120 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

off & nearside front strut units corroding

Fail 14 Sep 2007 145,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 142,063 miles

GENERAL BODY CORROSION.

L/H DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED.

L/H/F BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODED.

NEGATIVE LEAD AT BATTERY LOOSE.

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW .

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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E102 JPE is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series in Blue with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 E102 JPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E102 JPE?

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What year was E102 JPE registered?

E102 JPE is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 19 May 1988.

Is E102 JPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E102 JPE shows 3 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.

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