1989 Volvo 700 Series 2.0L Petrol · F717 BNH
1989 Volvo 700 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 152,706 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,706 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F717 BNH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 152,706 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F717 BNH 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 700 Series (F717 BNH) between October 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 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 (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), 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: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
F717 BNH Mileage History
- 04/10/2022143,532 mi
- 03/10/2023152,259 mi+8,727 mi
- 02/12/2023152,262 mi+3 mi
- 17/07/2025152,706 mi+444 mi
- 15/08/2025152,706 mi
Average of roughly 3,204 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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