1986 Volvo 700 Series 2.3L Petrol · C898 DYU
1986 Volvo 700 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 24/05/1986. Recorded mileage 123,661 miles. MOT valid until 08/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2316cc
C898 DYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 123,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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C898 DYU Mileage History
- 04/03/2022120,450 mi
- 03/03/2023121,387 mi+937 mi
- 04/03/2024122,241 mi+854 mi
- 10/04/2025123,038 mi+797 mi
- 18/03/2026123,661 mi+623 mi
Average of roughly 795 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C898 DYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volvo 700 Series (C898 DYU) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). 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.
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