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C281 JFW

1986 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,924 mi
Last recorded77,924 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2007
Typical for 1986 Volvo 300 Series72,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC281 JFW
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2007 77,924 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all ruber exhaust mountans craking to excess

Fail 8 Oct 2007 77,924 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all ruber exhaust mountans craking to excess

Pass 24 Aug 2006 75,365 miles

front disc pads will require replacement in approx 2500 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside headlamp wiper split

offside rear inner side light inoperative

slight engine oil leak

slight fluffing to both front seatbelts

uneven rise and fall from rear brakes close to limit

Pass 19 Aug 2005 74,060 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 74,060 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

exhaust mountings deteriorated.

lower effort to offside rear service and parking brake performance.

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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C281 JFW is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C281 JFW, 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 C281 JFW registered?

C281 JFW is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C281 JFW safe to buy?

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