1987 Volvo 700 Series 2.3L Petrol · E587 EPJ
1987 Volvo 700 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 1987. Recorded mileage 169,034 miles. MOT valid until 07 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,034 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E587 EPJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 169,034 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E587 EPJ Mileage History
- 21/10/2021162,459 mi
- 26/10/2022164,110 mi+1,651 mi
- 09/10/2023165,146 mi+1,036 mi
- 08/11/2024167,428 mi+2,282 mi
- 03/11/2025169,034 mi+1,606 mi
Average of roughly 1,629 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E587 EPJ MOT History
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 1987 Volvo 700 Series (E587 EPJ) between October 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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