1986 Volvo 700 Series 2.3L Petrol · D308 BGV
1986 Volvo 700 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 10/12/1986. Recorded mileage 318,851 miles. MOT valid until 03/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 318,851 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2316cc
D308 BGV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 318,851 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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D308 BGV Mileage History
- 11/04/2022300,157 mi
- 25/04/2023305,851 mi+5,694 mi
- 16/04/2024309,512 mi+3,661 mi
- 22/04/2025314,664 mi+5,152 mi
- 22/04/2026318,851 mi+4,187 mi
Average of roughly 4,639 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D308 BGV 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 (D308 BGV) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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