1988 Volvo 700 Series 2.0L Petrol · E331 DCH
1988 Volvo 700 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1988. Recorded mileage 227,406 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/01/2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 227,406 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1986cc
E331 DCH Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2011
- 227,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
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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E331 DCH Mileage History
- 18/02/2006195,601 mi
- 17/02/2007202,600 mi+6,999 mi
- 19/02/2007202,624 mi+24 mi
- 12/02/2008209,930 mi+7,306 mi
- 19/02/2009214,869 mi+4,939 mi
- 28/01/2010220,509 mi+5,640 mi
- 05/02/2010220,604 mi+95 mi
- 26/01/2011227,366 mi+6,762 mi
- 28/01/2011227,406 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 6,436 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
E331 DCH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volvo 700 Series (E331 DCH) between February 2006 and January 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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