1990 Volvo 700 Series 2.3L Petrol · H714 AFD
1990 Volvo 700 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1990. Recorded mileage 176,780 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,780 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H714 AFD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2025
- 176,780 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H714 AFD 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 1990 Volvo 700 Series (H714 AFD) between March 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength fr”.
H714 AFD Mileage History
- 10/03/2022174,160 mi
- 16/03/2023174,840 mi+680 mi
- 21/03/2023174,852 mi+12 mi
- 14/03/2024176,081 mi+1,229 mi
- 08/05/2025176,780 mi+699 mi
Average of roughly 829 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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