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C149 PCH

1986 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,406 mi
Last recorded61,406 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1986 Volvo 300 Series72,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC149 PCH
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,406 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 61,405 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 61,256 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 60,510 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 59,671 miles

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

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

had a repair on outer sills

Pass 15 Apr 2009 58,593 miles

both headlamp beams weak

both headlamp reflectors corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front valance corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2009 58,593 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

both headlamp beams weak

both headlamp reflectors corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front valance corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2008 57,910 miles

centr silencer noisy

corrosion to offside outer sill at rear

petrol tank damp

steering rack worn at nearside

Pass 4 Apr 2007 57,229 miles

nearside rear outer sidelight not working - bulb replaced

Pass 14 Apr 2006 56,042 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 56,042 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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C149 PCH is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C149 PCH, 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 C149 PCH registered?

C149 PCH is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 17 April 1986.

Is C149 PCH safe to buy?

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