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A20 GEE

1988 Volvo 300 Series

Gold Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,081 mi
Last recorded77,081 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1988 Volvo 300 Series78,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 GEE
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 77,081 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 77,081 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 77,081 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 77,081 miles

NSF tie bar bush starting to crack, no free play

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

OSF tie bar bush starting to crack, no free play

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Surface corrosion by OSR jacking point.

Fail 15 May 2012 77,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

NSF tie bar bush starting to crack, no free play

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

OSF tie bar bush starting to crack, no free play

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Surface corrosion by OSR jacking point.

Pass 31 May 2011 77,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 77,081 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 77,081 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 77,081 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2008 75,200 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 69,274 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 64,821 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 300 Series?

Based on 60,684 MOT tests across 13,918 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
1,789
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
13,918
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,378
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,789
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,281
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,666
Stop lamp not working 2,346
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A20 GEE is a 1988 Volvo 300 Series in Gold with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 78,647 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 300 Series fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 5,378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 GEE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 300 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 38 years old, this Volvo 300 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A20 GEE registered?

A20 GEE is a 1988 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 27 June 1988.

Is A20 GEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 GEE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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