1987 Volvo 700 Series 2.4L Diesel · KTY 1
1987 Volvo 700 Series (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1987. Recorded mileage 385,384 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Northampton
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/09/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2005)
- Recorded Mileage
- 385,384 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2384cc
KTY 1 Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2010
- 385,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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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KTY 1 Mileage History
- 09/10/2009385,384 mi
- 27/09/2010385,384 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
KTY 1 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Volvo 700 Series (KTY 1) between October 2009 and September 2010.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 September 2010 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: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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