1988 Volvo 700 Series 2.0L Petrol · E944 ARJ
1988 Volvo 700 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 1988. Recorded mileage 158,703 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E944 ARJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2023
- 158,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E944 ARJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volvo 700 Series (E944 ARJ) between October 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2023 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: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
E944 ARJ Mileage History
- 12/10/2022153,724 mi
- 18/10/2022153,756 mi+32 mi
- 30/10/2023158,701 mi+4,945 mi
- 02/11/2023158,703 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,711 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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