1988 Volvo 300 Series 1.4L Petrol · E558 WUX
1988 Volvo 300 Series (1.4L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 1988. Recorded mileage 31,755 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 300 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E558 WUX Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 31,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E558 WUX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volvo 300 Series (E558 WUX) between February 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Bodywork (15 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)”; “rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre tread cracked (4.1.D.1b)”.
E558 WUX Mileage History
- 25/02/200631,564 mi
- 23/04/200731,755 mi+191 mi
- 01/05/200831,755 mi
- 01/05/200831,755 mi
- 28/04/200931,755 mi
- 06/05/201031,755 mi
- 07/05/201031,755 mi
- 12/04/201131,755 mi
- 12/04/201131,755 mi
- 17/04/201231,755 mi
- 20/04/201231,755 mi
- 22/04/201331,755 mi
- 22/04/201331,755 mi
- 08/05/201431,755 mi
- 27/04/201531,755 mi
- 27/04/201531,755 mi
- 08/06/201631,755 mi
- 21/06/201631,755 mi
- 19/06/201731,755 mi
- 07/07/201731,755 mi
- 14/07/201831,755 mi
- 09/04/202631,755 mi
Average of roughly 9 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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