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D539 PPP

1987 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

189,550 mi
Last recorded189,550 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1987 Volvo 700 Series151,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD539 PPP
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc
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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2011 189,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 184,728 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 184,728 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2009 179,168 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 179,168 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 173,788 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 173,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 167,731 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 167,731 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 161,003 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 161,003 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 154,746 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 154,746 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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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D539 PPP is a 1987 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 D539 PPP, 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 D539 PPP registered?

D539 PPP is a 1987 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 6 March 1987.

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