1986 Volvo 700 Series 2.3L Petrol · NIW 6129
1986 Volvo 700 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1986. Recorded mileage 209,537 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,537 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2316cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
NIW 6129 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 209,537 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 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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NIW 6129 Mileage History
- 26/01/2023209,528 mi
- 17/01/2024209,529 mi+1 mi
- 17/01/2025209,536 mi+7 mi
- 28/04/2025209,536 mi
- 08/08/2025209,537 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NIW 6129 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 (NIW 6129) between January 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened behind front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by damage within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become”.
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