1988 Volvo 700 Series 2.4L Diesel · E978 LRT
1988 Volvo 700 Series (2.4L, diesel). First registered 24/06/1988. Recorded mileage 173,501 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/02/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,501 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2383cc
E978 LRT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2024
- 173,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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E978 LRT Mileage History
- 03/12/2021173,505 mi
- 04/01/2023173,501 mi-4 mi
- 30/01/2024173,501 mi
- 02/02/2024173,501 mi
Average of roughly -2 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E978 LRT 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 (E978 LRT) between December 2021 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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