1988 Volvo 700 Series 2.8L Petrol · E835 FRO
1988 Volvo 700 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1988. Recorded mileage 88,958 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/03/2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10/11/2006)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,958 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2849cc
E835 FRO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2006
- 88,958 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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E835 FRO Mileage History
- 06/03/200688,895 mi
- 12/03/200688,958 mi+63 mi
Average of roughly 3,850 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
E835 FRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volvo 700 Series (E835 FRO) between March 2006 and March 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)”.
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