1987 Volvo 700 Series 2.3L Petrol · D945 ABC
1987 Volvo 700 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1987. Recorded mileage 179,485 miles. MOT valid until 08 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D945 ABC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 179,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D945 ABC 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 (D945 ABC) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 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: Bodywork (12 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan [hole x1] (1.1.21 (”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
D945 ABC Mileage History
- 12/04/2024178,570 mi
- 30/04/2025178,570 mi
- 07/05/2025178,570 mi
- 10/04/2026179,461 mi+891 mi
- 17/04/2026179,485 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 455 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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