1989 Volvo 700 Series 2.3L Petrol · G497 XHK
1989 Volvo 700 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 1989. Recorded mileage 152,378 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G497 XHK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 152,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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G497 XHK Mileage History
- 26/03/2024152,378 mi
- 27/03/2024152,379 mi+1 mi
- 20/03/2025152,378 mi-1 mi
- 24/03/2026152,378 mi
- 26/03/2026152,378 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
G497 XHK 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 (G497 XHK) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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