1988 Volvo 700 Series 2.3L Petrol · E761 AKN
1988 Volvo 700 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1988. Recorded mileage 141,250 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,250 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2316cc
E761 AKN Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2009
- 141,250 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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E761 AKN Mileage History
- 14/07/2006136,930 mi
- 17/07/2006136,930 mi
- 19/07/2007138,771 mi+1,841 mi
- 18/07/2008139,542 mi+771 mi
- 21/07/2008139,542 mi
- 20/07/2009141,250 mi+1,708 mi
Average of roughly 1,432 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
E761 AKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volvo 700 Series (E761 AKN) between July 2006 and July 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2009 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: Suspension (14 issues), Windscreen (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)”.
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