1988 Volvo 300 Series 1.4L Petrol · F455 DGP
1988 Volvo 300 Series (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 81,221 km. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 300 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 81,221 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F455 DGP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 81,221 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
F455 DGP 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 300 Series (F455 DGP) between July 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (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: “Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both 23 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Body component likely to become detached mud flap (6.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
F455 DGP Odometer History
- 05/07/202281,221 mi
- 10/07/202381,221 mi
- 11/07/202381,221 mi
- 09/09/202481,221 km
- 19/12/202581,221 km
Average of roughly 0 km per year across 5 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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