1986 Volvo 700 Series 2.3L Petrol · C221 DYF
1986 Volvo 700 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 07 Apr 1986. Recorded mileage 253,110 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 253,110 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C221 DYF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2022
- 253,110 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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C221 DYF Mileage History
- 18/08/2021252,834 mi
- 20/08/2021252,834 mi
- 22/07/2022253,053 mi+219 mi
- 29/07/2022253,110 mi+57 mi
Average of roughly 292 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
C221 DYF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Volvo 700 Series (C221 DYF) between August 2021 and July 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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