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C138 PRB

1986 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,757 mi
Last recorded129,757 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1986 Volvo 300 Series72,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC138 PRB
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 129,757 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 127,208 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 125,085 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Mar 2007 125,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s & o/s floor holed

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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C138 PRB is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C138 PRB, 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 C138 PRB registered?

C138 PRB is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is C138 PRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C138 PRB shows 4 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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