1989 Volvo 700 Series 2.0L Petrol · G123 XHJ
1989 Volvo 700 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1989. Recorded mileage 321,021 miles. MOT expired on 22 Mar 2014.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Mar 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Mar 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 321,021 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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G123 XHJ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/04/2013
- 321,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G123 XHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volvo 700 Series (G123 XHJ) between January 2006 and April 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2013 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.
G123 XHJ Mileage History
- 10/01/2006266,980 mi
- 16/01/2007276,183 mi+9,203 mi
- 24/01/2007276,183 mi
- 22/01/2008287,141 mi+10,958 mi
- 24/01/2008287,141 mi
- 20/01/2009296,723 mi+9,582 mi
- 21/01/2009296,723 mi
- 20/01/2010302,775 mi+6,052 mi
- 29/01/2010302,775 mi
- 01/02/2011312,858 mi+10,083 mi
- 01/03/2012319,567 mi+6,709 mi
- 29/03/2012319,584 mi+17 mi
- 09/04/2013321,021 mi+1,437 mi
Average of roughly 7,460 miles per year across 13 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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