1988 Volvo 700 Series 2.3L Petrol · F321 KMJ
1988 Volvo 700 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1988. Recorded mileage 120,388 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,388 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F321 KMJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/05/2026
- 120,388 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F321 KMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volvo 700 Series (F321 KMJ) between January 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
F321 KMJ Mileage History
- 04/01/2023120,388 mi
- 05/01/2023120,388 mi
- 07/05/2025120,388 mi
- 21/05/2025120,388 mi
- 27/05/2026120,388 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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