1987 Volvo 700 Series 2.3L Petrol · E490 EPL
1987 Volvo 700 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1987. Recorded mileage 178,270 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/06/2007
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,270 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2316cc
E490 EPL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2006
- 178,270 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 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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E490 EPL Mileage History
- 18/01/2006178,267 mi
- 27/06/2006178,270 mi+3 mi
- 28/06/2006178,270 mi
Average of roughly 7 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
E490 EPL 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 700 Series (E490 EPL) between January 2006 and June 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 June 2006 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: Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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