1989 Volvo 700 Series 2.3L Petrol · F21 NBH
1989 Volvo 700 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 02/03/1989. Recorded mileage 96,205 miles. MOT valid until 08/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2316cc
F21 NBH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 96,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 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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F21 NBH Mileage History
- 16/08/202389,549 mi
- 21/08/202494,673 mi+5,124 mi
- 28/08/202596,204 mi+1,531 mi
- 10/09/202596,205 mi+1 mi
- 03/09/202696,205 mi
Average of roughly 2,182 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F21 NBH 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 (F21 NBH) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 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 (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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