1989 Volvo 300 Series 1.4L Petrol · B14 OAP
1989 Volvo 300 Series (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31/03/1989. Recorded mileage 62,825 miles. MOT valid until 29/06/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 300 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1397cc
B14 OAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 62,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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B14 OAP Mileage History
- 28/06/2023208,798 mi
- 30/06/2023208,809 mi+11 mi
- 20/06/202452,041 mi-156,768 mi
- 27/06/202561,269 mi+9,228 mi
- 22/06/202662,825 mi+1,556 mi
Average of roughly -48,918 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
B14 OAP 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 300 Series (B14 OAP) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 June 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: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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