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C270 DOU

1986 Volvo 300 Series

Grey Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

123,399 mi
Last recorded123,399 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2006
Typical for 1986 Volvo 300 Series72,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC270 DOU
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2006 123,399 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside outer sill,inner sill,sill to floor badly coroded

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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C270 DOU is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series in Grey with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C270 DOU, 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 C270 DOU registered?

C270 DOU is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C270 DOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C270 DOU shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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