1987 Volvo 700 Series 2.3L Petrol · D991 FPX
1987 Volvo 700 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 1987. Recorded mileage 61,487 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,487 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D991 FPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2024
- 61,487 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D991 FPX 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 (D991 FPX) between June 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2024 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 (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
D991 FPX Mileage History
- 13/06/202259,783 mi
- 17/06/202259,783 mi
- 12/06/202360,555 mi+772 mi
- 16/07/202461,487 mi+932 mi
- 16/07/202461,487 mi
Average of roughly 814 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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