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C152 HKM

1986 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,859 mi
Last recorded106,859 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1986 Volvo 300 Series72,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC152 HKM
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 106,859 miles

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

corrosion to o/s outer sill

Fail 28 May 2011 106,859 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 25 May 2010 103,020 miles

Both O/S/ and N/S outer sills are corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 May 2009 100,231 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust mounting rubber rings perished

Pass 4 Jun 2008 96,179 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 96,172 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 93,010 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 89,488 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 89,488 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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C152 HKM is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C152 HKM, 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 C152 HKM registered?

C152 HKM is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 9 July 1986.

Is C152 HKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C152 HKM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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