1989 Volvo 700 Series 2.0L Petrol · G287 MKP
1989 Volvo 700 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1989. Recorded mileage 127,410 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2013. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G287 MKP Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2012
- 127,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G287 MKP 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 (G287 MKP) between August 2006 and July 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 19 July 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Steering (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)”.
G287 MKP Mileage History
- 09/08/2006127,410 mi
- 09/08/2006127,410 mi
- 09/08/2007127,410 mi
- 09/08/2007127,410 mi
- 12/08/2008127,410 mi
- 28/07/2009127,410 mi
- 30/07/2009127,410 mi
- 19/07/2010127,410 mi
- 23/07/2010127,410 mi
- 25/07/2011127,410 mi
- 09/08/2011127,410 mi
- 10/07/2012127,410 mi
- 19/07/2012127,410 mi
Average of roughly 0 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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