1989 Volvo 700 Series 2.0L Petrol · G898 GOG
1989 Volvo 700 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1989. Recorded mileage 110,708 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 700 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/01/2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,708 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
G898 GOG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2008
- 110,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 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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G898 GOG Mileage History
- 16/01/2006110,656 mi
- 18/01/2006110,650 mi-6 mi
- 10/01/2007110,698 mi+48 mi
- 18/01/2008110,702 mi+4 mi
- 21/01/2008110,708 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 26 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
G898 GOG 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 (G898 GOG) between January 2006 and January 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2008 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: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)”; “Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
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