Official DVLA Record

1984 Volvo 260 2.8L Petrol · B338 BGJ

B338 BGJ

1984 Volvo 260 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 21/11/1984. Recorded mileage 10,939 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLVO 260
Year / Origin
1984 · Birmingham
MOT Status
Valid until 30/06/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
10,939 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/06/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1984
Engine
2849cc

B338 BGJ Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
  • 10,939 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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B338 BGJ Mileage History

  1. 26/07/202410,372 mi
  2. 02/07/202510,939 mi+567 mi

Average of roughly 607 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

B338 BGJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 09:43
MOT Analysis

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 1984 Volvo 260 (B338 BGJ) between July 2024 and July 2025.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 July 2025 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 (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”.

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