1987 Volvo 300 Series 1.7L Petrol · E484 ATM
1987 Volvo 300 Series (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1987. Recorded mileage 142,316 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 300 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,316 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E484 ATM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2023
- 142,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E484 ATM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volvo 300 Series (E484 ATM) between September 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced f”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to back (1.1.11 (a))”; “Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6”.
E484 ATM Mileage History
- 26/09/2022137,097 mi
- 04/10/2023142,303 mi+5,206 mi
- 24/10/2023142,316 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 4,847 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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