£2,604 (Est: £2,500 - £3,000)
1988 Volvo 740 GL
Brightwells • UK • 19 Feb 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£2,604 (Est: £2,500 - £3,000)
1988 Volvo 740 GL
UK • 19 Feb 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1988 Volvo 740 GL is a tidy example with 66,608 miles and a 2.0-liter petrol engine. It features a period-correct interior, good service history, and long MOT, appealing to enthusiasts of classic '80s Volvos.
Condition
7
Based on the description, the car shows some signs of age and use but appears to be in overall good condition. The presence of service history and recent maintenance suggests mechanical soundness, while the description of the interior and exterior indicates some minor cosmetic wear but no major damage.
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66,608 miles
YV1744247J2244806
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
E859HFG
1988
Auction
£2,604 (Est: £2,500 - £3,000)
1988 Volvo 740 GL
Brightwells • UK • 19 Feb 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Description Lovely old 740 in GL spec with 2.0 petrol power; 66,600 miles with good service history; automatic transmission; period interior Supplied new by Lex Brooklands Volvo of Birmingham in March 1988 this tidy old Volvo 740 GL comes to us finished in silver and sits upon its original 14” polished alloy wheels.
Its 'designed with a ruler' styling has developed a cult following of late, 'form following function' in proper Scandi fashion.
It has a 2.0-litre B200 series naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine putting its power down via four-speed automatic transmission.
Inside we find dark red pinstripe velour interior with super comfortable heated front seats, original radio/cassette player, heated rear screen, electric aerial, electric front windows and electric mirrors.
The history file includes the V5C showing just three former keepers, the owner’s packs and service booklet recording eight stamps, plus one hand-written entry, the last in April 1994 with supporting bil...
Price Analysis vs Other 740 GLs
£695
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,450
Median Price (Since 2020)
£8,887
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 7th Aug 2025
Latest MOT mileage:
66,590 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 8th Aug 2024, 66,590 miles
Failed
On 31st Jul 2024, 66,590 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Fuel system component leaking valve adjacent to fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed
On 19th May 2023, 66,236 miles
Passed
On 21st Feb 2022, 66,166 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Distributor coil loose but not insecure.
- Brake warning lamp illuminated.
- Offside Front Lower Battery mounting corroded.
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Central Prop shaft carrier bearing worn.
MOT Mileage Trend
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