1989 Volvo 300 Series 1.4L Petrol · F655 EFL
1989 Volvo 300 Series (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1989. Recorded mileage 20,592 miles. MOT valid until 21/11/2026. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 300 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,592 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1397cc
F655 EFL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 20,592 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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F655 EFL Mileage History
- 16/11/202320,592 mi
- 20/11/202320,592 mi
- 11/11/202420,592 mi
- 12/11/202420,592 mi
- 04/11/202520,592 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F655 EFL 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 300 Series (F655 EFL) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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