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C248 RJM

1986 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,002 mi
Last recorded31,002 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1986 Volvo 300 Series72,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC248 RJM
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 31,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 31,003 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated perished (2.2.D.2d)

damage to n/s front wing

o/s rear tyre and n/s front perished and cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2015 31,002 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 31,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tyres perished

Pass 28 Mar 2013 31,002 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 31,002 miles

wipers worn

Pass 1 Oct 2010 31,002 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,002 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads approx 75% worn

imbalance to rear brakes

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge 175/70/tr13

offside front tyre and both rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Aug 2008 31,002 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 31,002 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 31,002 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 31,002 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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C248 RJM is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C248 RJM, 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 C248 RJM registered?

C248 RJM is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 4 April 1986.

Is C248 RJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C248 RJM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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