1987 Volvo 700 Series 2.3L Petrol · D153 BUY
1987 Volvo 700 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1987. Recorded mileage 125,893 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,893 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D153 BUY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 125,893 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D153 BUY 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 1987 Volvo 700 Series (D153 BUY) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
D153 BUY Mileage History
- 28/06/2023104,982 mi
- 13/06/2024109,548 mi+4,566 mi
- 03/07/2025116,648 mi+7,100 mi
- 03/07/2025116,648 mi
- 02/07/2026125,893 mi+9,245 mi
Average of roughly 6,942 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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