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BHX 190T

1979 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,341 mi
Last recorded74,341 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1979 Volvo 300 Series74,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHX 190T
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 74,341 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 74,341 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 74,317 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 74,317 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 74,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight play on n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 17 Apr 2013 73,170 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 73,149 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 73,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both outer door sills corroded

Pass 23 May 2008 73,081 miles

corrosion around o/s/r and n/s/r diff mounts

Pass 23 May 2007 72,146 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 72,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 70,968 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 70,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chassis corroded to excess o/s/r close to tank fixing, both outer doorsills corroded

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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BHX 190T is a 1979 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1979 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 74,132 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BHX 190T, 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 47 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 BHX 190T registered?

BHX 190T is a 1979 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is BHX 190T safe to buy?

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