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C117 NTO

1986 Volvo 300 Series

Green Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,793 mi
Last recorded86,793 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2008
Typical for 1986 Volvo 300 Series72,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC117 NTO
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2008 86,793 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 86,410 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 77,123 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 66,495 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 66,495 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C117 NTO is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series in Green with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 C117 NTO, 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 C117 NTO registered?

C117 NTO is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 10 January 1986.

Is C117 NTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C117 NTO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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