1989 Volvo 700 Series 2.0L Petrol · F859 CHD
1989 Volvo 700 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1989. Recorded mileage 116,857 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/08/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,857 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1986cc
F859 CHD Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2010
- 116,857 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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F859 CHD Mileage History
- 14/06/200599,851 mi
- 14/06/2006104,735 mi+4,884 mi
- 14/06/2006104,735 mi
- 29/06/2007108,205 mi+3,470 mi
- 29/06/2007108,205 mi
- 20/06/2008110,879 mi+2,674 mi
- 27/06/2008110,882 mi+3 mi
- 03/08/2009114,154 mi+3,272 mi
- 10/08/2009114,179 mi+25 mi
- 17/08/2010116,857 mi+2,678 mi
Average of roughly 3,286 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
F859 CHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volvo 700 Series (F859 CHD) between June 2005 and August 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)”.