1988 Volvo 300 Series 1.4L Petrol · F951 SMK
1988 Volvo 300 Series (1.4L, petrol). First registered 02/12/1988. Recorded mileage 67,735 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 300 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1397cc
F951 SMK Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2023
- 67,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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F951 SMK Mileage History
- 13/09/200535,241 mi
- 15/09/200637,123 mi+1,882 mi
- 21/09/200738,650 mi+1,527 mi
- 18/09/200840,394 mi+1,744 mi
- 19/09/200840,394 mi
- 27/04/200940,899 mi+505 mi
- 13/04/201046,521 mi+5,622 mi
- 13/04/201046,521 mi
- 19/04/201150,610 mi+4,089 mi
- 21/04/201150,610 mi
- 11/04/201251,546 mi+936 mi
- 25/04/201251,546 mi
- 28/03/201354,366 mi+2,820 mi
- 03/04/201354,366 mi
- 04/04/201454,977 mi+611 mi
- 05/04/201454,977 mi
- 06/05/201556,987 mi+2,010 mi
- 06/05/201556,987 mi
- 03/05/201658,633 mi+1,646 mi
- 02/05/201759,013 mi+380 mi
- 29/06/201759,013 mi
- 11/06/201863,540 mi+4,527 mi
- 30/08/201964,381 mi+841 mi
- 02/09/201964,386 mi+5 mi
- 14/10/202164,946 mi+560 mi
- 25/10/202164,952 mi+6 mi
- 02/05/202367,721 mi+2,769 mi
- 04/05/202367,735 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 1,842 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
F951 SMK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Volvo 300 Series (F951 SMK) between September 2005 and May 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 04 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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