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E484 UPW

1988 Volvo 700 Series

Red Diesel 2383cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

76,776 mi
Last recorded76,776 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Volvo 700 Series151,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE484 UPW
MakeVolvo
Model700 Series
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,383cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 76,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 76,776 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 76,776 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 76,776 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 76,776 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central floor pan corroded, under nearside front seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch corroded, none prescriped area

Pass 4 Aug 2020 76,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Floor pan/chassis coated in under seal

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 76,776 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Floor pan/chassis coated in under seal

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 76,776 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 76,776 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 76,759 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear load on rear seats not allowing full inspection of the adult seat belts.

Fail 9 May 2017 76,759 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear load on rear seats not allowing full inspection of the adult seat belts.

Pass 13 May 2016 72,338 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 68,583 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

nsr brake binding slightly

rust patches

Pass 7 May 2014 67,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight rougness in steering

Fail 22 Apr 2013 66,592 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight rougness in steering

Pass 25 Apr 2012 65,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

screen wiper blades split on ends still clearing ok

Pass 9 May 2011 63,199 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 62,118 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2010 62,048 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

The n/s/f brake caliper is starting to hang on.

Pass 7 May 2009 61,011 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear silencer rusty.

Pass 10 May 2008 58,849 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 May 2007 55,454 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 55,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2006 52,238 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 700 Series?

Based on 194,851 MOT tests across 35,371 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
2,905
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
35,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,445
position lamp(s) not working 8,496
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 7,523
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,408
Registration plate lamp not working 6,696
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E484 UPW is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series in Red with a 2,383cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1988 Volvo 700 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 151,569 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 700 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,445 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E484 UPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 700 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 38 years old, this Volvo 700 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E484 UPW registered?

E484 UPW is a 1988 Volvo 700 Series, first registered on 24 June 1988.

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