1986 Volvo 700 Series 2.3L Petrol · D274 BDU
1986 Volvo 700 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 185,667 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jan 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,667 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D274 BDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/04/2026
- 185,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D274 BDU 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 (D274 BDU) between November 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Rear Position lamp not working Both nsr and osr. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
D274 BDU Mileage History
- 23/11/2023170,536 mi
- 11/01/2024170,585 mi+49 mi
- 09/01/2025182,254 mi+11,669 mi
- 09/01/2025182,254 mi
- 10/04/2026185,667 mi+3,413 mi
Average of roughly 6,361 miles per year across 5 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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