1989 Volvo 700 Series 2.3L Petrol · G447 RGA
1989 Volvo 700 Series (2.3L, petrol). First registered 17/11/1989. Recorded mileage 84,689 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,689 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
G447 RGA Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 84,689 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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G447 RGA Mileage History
- 05/05/200670,025 mi
- 10/10/200771,293 mi+1,268 mi
- 12/10/200771,293 mi
- 04/10/200872,721 mi+1,428 mi
- 23/10/200974,086 mi+1,365 mi
- 12/10/201078,069 mi+3,983 mi
- 12/10/201180,476 mi+2,407 mi
- 17/01/201380,875 mi+399 mi
- 17/09/201480,990 mi+115 mi
- 07/04/201681,071 mi+81 mi
- 07/04/201681,071 mi
- 13/12/201981,292 mi+221 mi
- 19/07/202381,299 mi+7 mi
- 27/07/202484,299 mi+3,000 mi
- 27/07/202484,299 mi
- 10/09/202584,689 mi+390 mi
Average of roughly 758 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
G447 RGA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Volvo 700 Series (G447 RGA) between May 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions not tested DUE TO MISFIRE AND EXHAUST LEAKS (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))”.
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