1989 Volvo 700 Series 2.3L Petrol · F338 FWB
1989 Volvo 700 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 108,427 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,427 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F338 FWB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 108,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F338 FWB Mileage History
- 04/11/2021105,297 mi
- 09/11/2022107,695 mi+2,398 mi
- 03/09/2025108,427 mi+732 mi
Average of roughly 817 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
F338 FWB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volvo 700 Series (F338 FWB) between November 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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