MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,283 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Oil leak
both rear wheelarches rusty
front exhaust section rusty
front wiperblades
general underbody corrosion and welding repairs throughout vehicle
corrosion and welding repairs to both outer sills .and general underbody corrosion
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion and welding repairs to both outer sills .and general underbody corrosion
corrosion present off side and near side rear end of sills o.k. at time of test
off side and near side front spring seat rusty
How Reliable is the Volvo 300 Series?
Based on 60,684 MOT tests across 13,918 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C249 VLU is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,721cc 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 C249 VLU, 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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How do I check the history of C249 VLU?
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What year was C249 VLU registered?
C249 VLU is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 16 July 1986.
Is C249 VLU safe to buy?
The MOT history for C249 VLU 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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