1988 Volvo 700 Series 2.3L Petrol · E196 JPA
1988 Volvo 700 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 14 Jun 1988. Recorded mileage 140,010 miles. MOT expired on 16 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,010 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E196 JPA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2023
- 140,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E196 JPA 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 (E196 JPA) between February 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
E196 JPA Mileage History
- 28/02/2022135,318 mi
- 14/03/2022135,318 mi
- 13/03/202314,000 mi-121,318 mi
- 17/03/2023140,010 mi+126,010 mi
Average of roughly 4,486 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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