1989 Volvo 700 Series 2.0L Petrol · G292 SJR
1989 Volvo 700 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 04/08/1989. Recorded mileage 160,190 miles. MOT valid until 04/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1986cc
G292 SJR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 160,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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G292 SJR Mileage History
- 13/11/2023159,902 mi
- 27/11/2023159,916 mi+14 mi
- 26/11/2024160,144 mi+228 mi
- 24/03/2026163,165 mi+3,021 mi
- 06/05/2026160,190 mi-2,975 mi
Average of roughly 116 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
G292 SJR 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 (G292 SJR) between November 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 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 (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER FLOOR (7.1.1”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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