1989 Volvo 700 Series 2.3L Petrol · F550 FRH
1989 Volvo 700 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31/03/1989. Recorded mileage 170,539 miles. MOT valid until 16/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,539 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2316cc
F550 FRH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 170,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F550 FRH Mileage History
- 03/06/2023149,028 mi
- 14/02/2024155,617 mi+6,589 mi
- 13/02/2025164,547 mi+8,930 mi
- 17/02/2025164,552 mi+5 mi
- 12/02/2026170,539 mi+5,987 mi
Average of roughly 7,974 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F550 FRH 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 1989 Volvo 700 Series (F550 FRH) between June 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 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: Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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