1989 Volvo 300 Series 1.4L Petrol · F400 DUE
1989 Volvo 300 Series (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 71,822 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 300 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,822 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F400 DUE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2024
- 71,822 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F400 DUE 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 300 Series (F400 DUE) between April 2023 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 2024 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: Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”.
F400 DUE Mileage History
- 21/04/202371,824 mi
- 02/06/202371,824 mi
- 02/07/202471,822 mi-2 mi
Average of roughly -2 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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