1988 Volvo 700 Series 2.0L Petrol · E482 CHR
1988 Volvo 700 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Jun 1988. Recorded mileage 107,304 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,304 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E482 CHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2026
- 107,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E482 CHR 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 1988 Volvo 700 Series (E482 CHR) between November 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2026 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: Steering (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
E482 CHR Mileage History
- 11/11/2023102,131 mi
- 05/07/2025104,983 mi+2,852 mi
- 05/07/2025104,985 mi+2 mi
- 27/06/2026107,304 mi+2,319 mi
- 27/06/2026107,304 mi
Average of roughly 1,970 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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