1988 Volvo 700 Series 2.0L Petrol · F597 SBV
1988 Volvo 700 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 89,014 miles. MOT expired on 22 Feb 2008.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Feb 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,014 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F597 SBV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2007
- 89,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F597 SBV 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 (F597 SBV) between February 2006 and February 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2007 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”.
F597 SBV Mileage History
- 09/02/200682,917 mi
- 23/02/200687,128 mi+4,211 mi
- 08/02/200789,012 mi+1,884 mi
- 10/02/200789,014 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,085 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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