1988 Volvo 700 Series 2.0L Petrol · F545 DFR
1988 Volvo 700 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 108,751 miles. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,751 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F545 DFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 108,751 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F545 DFR 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 (F545 DFR) between September 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”.
F545 DFR Mileage History
- 07/09/202397,593 mi
- 06/09/202497,605 mi+12 mi
- 22/09/2025105,676 mi+8,071 mi
- 26/01/2026108,465 mi+2,789 mi
- 05/02/2026108,751 mi+286 mi
Average of roughly 4,620 miles per year across 5 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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