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E546 JPL

1988 Volvo 700 Series

Silver Petrol 2849cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,290 mi
Last recorded192,290 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Volvo 700 Series151,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE546 JPL
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,849cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 192,290 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 189,151 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 189,151 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

rear axle noisey

rear handbrake mounting poor condition

Pass 4 May 2006 183,946 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 183,946 miles

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

battery insecure

bonnet struts defective

boot struts defective

oil leak

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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E546 JPL is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series in Silver with a 2,849cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E546 JPL, 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 E546 JPL registered?

E546 JPL is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 11 July 1988.

Is E546 JPL safe to buy?

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