1988 Volvo 700 Series 2.8L Petrol · E201 JKS
1988 Volvo 700 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1988. Recorded mileage 50,198 miles. MOT status: No details held by DVLA. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- No details held by DVLA
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,198 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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E201 JKS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 13/03/2006
- 50,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E201 JKS 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 (E201 JKS) between January 2006 and March 2006.
The record contains 0 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2006 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)”; “Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)”.
E201 JKS Mileage History
- 09/01/200650,195 mi
- 13/03/200650,198 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 17 miles per year across 2 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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