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E74 JOU

1987 Volvo 700 Series

White Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,031 mi
Last recorded152,031 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2007
Typical for 1987 Volvo 700 Series151,706 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE74 JOU
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2007 152,031 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 152,031 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

corrosion to rear boot floor

noise from front of engine

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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E74 JOU is a 1987 Volvo 700 Series in White with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E74 JOU, 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 E74 JOU registered?

E74 JOU is a 1987 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E74 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E74 JOU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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