1989 Volvo 700 Series 2.0L Petrol · F783 KNB
1989 Volvo 700 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 75,040 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,040 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F783 KNB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 75,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F783 KNB 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 (F783 KNB) between July 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 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: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))”.
F783 KNB Mileage History
- 19/07/202274,011 mi
- 09/01/202474,388 mi+377 mi
- 07/01/202574,672 mi+284 mi
- 10/01/202574,679 mi+7 mi
- 18/02/202675,040 mi+361 mi
Average of roughly 287 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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