1989 Volvo 300 Series 1.4L Petrol · F718 RHJ
1989 Volvo 300 Series (1.4L, petrol). First registered 11/04/1989. Recorded mileage 100,635 miles. MOT valid until 08/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 300 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,635 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
F718 RHJ Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 100,635 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 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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F718 RHJ Mileage History
- 15/11/200568,084 mi
- 23/11/2006169,948 mi+101,864 mi
- 08/11/200771,559 mi-98,389 mi
- 08/11/200771,559 mi
- 19/11/200873,128 mi+1,569 mi
- 24/11/200974,540 mi+1,412 mi
- 08/11/201075,881 mi+1,341 mi
- 10/02/2014100,635 mi+24,754 mi
- 11/09/2014100,635 mi
- 11/09/2014100,635 mi
- 23/02/2022100,635 mi
- 10/10/2025100,635 mi
Average of roughly 1,636 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F718 RHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volvo 300 Series (F718 RHJ) between November 2005 and October 2025.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)”; “Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)”.
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