1989 Volvo 700 Series 2.0L Petrol · F290 SRW
1989 Volvo 700 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1989. Recorded mileage 154,249 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1986cc
F290 SRW Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2025
- 154,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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F290 SRW Mileage History
- 30/01/200658,027 mi
- 19/01/200771,183 mi+13,156 mi
- 19/01/200771,183 mi
- 15/10/200782,598 mi+11,415 mi
- 27/10/200897,982 mi+15,384 mi
- 12/10/2009110,608 mi+12,626 mi
- 25/10/2010122,363 mi+11,755 mi
- 18/11/2011130,792 mi+8,429 mi
- 18/11/2011130,792 mi
- 09/11/2012140,065 mi+9,273 mi
- 12/07/2017142,486 mi+2,421 mi
- 21/07/2017142,486 mi
- 10/08/2018145,199 mi+2,713 mi
- 12/11/2018145,214 mi+15 mi
- 13/11/2018145,215 mi+1 mi
- 08/11/2019150,536 mi+5,321 mi
- 08/12/2020154,249 mi+3,713 mi
- 14/01/2022154,249 mi
- 29/07/2022154,249 mi
- 30/07/2022154,249 mi
- 23/02/2024154,249 mi
- 26/04/2025154,249 mi
- 03/05/2025154,249 mi
Average of roughly 4,997 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
F290 SRW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volvo 700 Series (F290 SRW) between January 2006 and May 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 03 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick hitting metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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