1989 Volvo 700 Series 2.3L Petrol · F963 DAV
1989 Volvo 700 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1989. Recorded mileage 203,891 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 203,891 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2316cc
F963 DAV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 203,891 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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F963 DAV Mileage History
- 21/01/2023202,301 mi
- 01/02/2024203,491 mi+1,190 mi
- 05/08/2025203,891 mi+400 mi
- 05/08/2025203,891 mi
Average of roughly 627 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
F963 DAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volvo 700 Series (F963 DAV) between January 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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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