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C115 PAO

1986 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,027 mi
Last recorded28,027 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1986 Volvo 300 Series72,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC115 PAO
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 28,027 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side sill has slight corrosion out side presribed aera

Fail 15 Mar 2011 28,027 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side sill has slight corrosion out side presribed aera

Fail 15 Mar 2010 27,855 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side sill has slight corrosion outside prescribed area

Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,855 miles

near side sill has slight corrosion outside prescribed area

Pass 12 Mar 2009 27,524 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,168 miles

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

nearside sill slight corrsoion near front

Pass 14 Mar 2007 26,704 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 26,316 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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C115 PAO is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 72,017 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 C115 PAO, 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 40 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 C115 PAO registered?

C115 PAO is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 12 March 1986.

Is C115 PAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C115 PAO shows 8 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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