1988 Volvo 700 Series 2.3L Petrol · E883 GJB
1988 Volvo 700 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1988. Recorded mileage 108,629 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,629 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E883 GJB Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 108,629 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E883 GJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volvo 700 Series (E883 GJB) between May 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 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: Suspension (23 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Steering (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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 carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
E883 GJB Mileage History
- 16/05/200668,275 mi
- 10/05/200771,891 mi+3,616 mi
- 12/05/200875,577 mi+3,686 mi
- 06/05/200978,479 mi+2,902 mi
- 19/04/201081,181 mi+2,702 mi
- 10/05/201185,684 mi+4,503 mi
- 02/05/201287,949 mi+2,265 mi
- 14/05/201390,194 mi+2,245 mi
- 07/05/201491,802 mi+1,608 mi
- 29/04/201593,785 mi+1,983 mi
- 28/04/201695,843 mi+2,058 mi
- 02/05/201797,451 mi+1,608 mi
- 26/04/201899,032 mi+1,581 mi
- 17/04/2019101,073 mi+2,041 mi
- 06/05/2020102,752 mi+1,679 mi
- 05/05/2021105,215 mi+2,463 mi
- 17/05/2022106,239 mi+1,024 mi
- 26/05/2022106,254 mi+15 mi
- 23/06/2023107,102 mi+848 mi
- 23/06/2023107,102 mi
- 17/08/2024107,367 mi+265 mi
- 21/08/2025107,959 mi+592 mi
- 14/08/2026108,629 mi+670 mi
Average of roughly 1,993 miles per year across 23 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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