1989 Volvo 400 Series 1.7L Petrol · G822 OMB
1989 Volvo 400 Series (1.7L, petrol). First registered 16 Nov 1989. Recorded mileage 69,101 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 400 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,101 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G822 OMB Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/09/2022
- 69,101 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G822 OMB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1989 Volvo 400 Series (G822 OMB) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”; “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”; “Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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