1987 Volvo 700 Series 2.4L Diesel · E324 CAP
1987 Volvo 700 Series (2.4L, diesel). First registered 08 Oct 1987. Recorded mileage 292,484 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 292,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E324 CAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2024
- 292,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E324 CAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volvo 700 Series (E324 CAP) between March 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2024 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: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment compensator (1.1.15 (f))”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded and h”; “Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”.
E324 CAP Mileage History
- 31/03/2022279,279 mi
- 31/03/2022279,279 mi
- 30/05/2023281,254 mi+1,975 mi
- 01/08/2023281,284 mi+30 mi
- 12/09/2024292,484 mi+11,200 mi
Average of roughly 5,383 miles per year across 5 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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