1988 Volvo 700 Series 2.0L Petrol · E620 FYJ
1988 Volvo 700 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1988. Recorded mileage 167,572 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jan 2009.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jan 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,572 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E620 FYJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/01/2008
- 167,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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E620 FYJ Mileage History
- 19/12/2006157,040 mi
- 06/01/2007157,064 mi+24 mi
- 11/01/2008167,572 mi+10,508 mi
- 11/01/2008167,572 mi
Average of roughly 9,916 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
E620 FYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volvo 700 Series (E620 FYJ) between December 2006 and January 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 January 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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