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C134 PFY

1986 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

28,003 mi
Last recorded28,003 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Volvo 300 Series72,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC134 PFY
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 28,003 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 28,003 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 28,003 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 28,003 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 28,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 28,003 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 28,003 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 28,003 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 28,003 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 28,003 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 25,537 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 22,577 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 19,272 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 16,228 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 12,955 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 9,920 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 9,573 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 9,573 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 9,181 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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C134 PFY is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 C134 PFY, 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.

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What year was C134 PFY registered?

C134 PFY is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 11 June 1986.

Is C134 PFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C134 PFY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C134 PFY have outstanding finance?

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