1986 Volvo 700 Series 2.3L Petrol · D404 GEX
1986 Volvo 700 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 27 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 189,628 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,628 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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D404 GEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 189,628 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D404 GEX 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 (D404 GEX) between November 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door shut and outer sill/”; “Rear Position lamp not working nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Position lamp not working Nearside and Offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
D404 GEX Mileage History
- 02/11/2023186,283 mi
- 01/11/2024188,472 mi+2,189 mi
- 05/03/2026189,611 mi+1,139 mi
- 18/06/2026189,626 mi+15 mi
- 01/07/2026189,628 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,257 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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