1989 Volvo 700 Series 2.4L Diesel · F581 BKG
1989 Volvo 700 Series (2.4L, diesel). First registered 20 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 300,085 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 300,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F581 BKG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2024
- 300,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect 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: Average
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F581 BKG Mileage History
- 13/05/2022293,734 mi
- 15/05/2023297,141 mi+3,407 mi
- 10/06/2024300,085 mi+2,944 mi
Average of roughly 3,057 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
F581 BKG 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 (F581 BKG) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 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.
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