1985 Volvo 700 Series 2.4L Diesel · B521 PLH
1985 Volvo 700 Series (2.4L, diesel). First registered 26 Apr 1985. Recorded mileage 228,110 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 228,110 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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B521 PLH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2024
- 228,110 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B521 PLH 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 1985 Volvo 700 Series (B521 PLH) between May 2024 and June 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 June 2024 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 (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted Rubbing on road wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Drivers (7.1.2 (e))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
B521 PLH Mileage History
- 09/05/2024228,092 mi
- 27/06/2024228,110 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 134 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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