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1988 Volvo 700 Series 2.0L Petrol · E153 MEG

E153 MEG

1988 Volvo 700 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1988. Recorded mileage 163,114 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1988
Engine
1986cc

E153 MEG Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2025
  • 163,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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E153 MEG Mileage History

  1. 16/05/2023162,331 mi
  2. 09/05/2024162,688 mi+357 mi
  3. 09/05/2024162,688 mi
  4. 28/05/2025163,114 mi+426 mi
  5. 28/05/2025163,114 mi

Average of roughly 385 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E153 MEG MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volvo 700 Series (E153 MEG) between May 2023 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 28 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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