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C290 ARW

1986 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,192 mi
Last recorded102,192 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1986 Volvo 300 Series72,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC290 ARW
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 102,192 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 100,385 miles

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

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

corrision on exhaust

Fail 17 May 2013 100,385 miles

Offside Inner Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

corrision on exhaust

Pass 15 May 2012 89,037 miles

Front anti-roll bar link bushes starting to perish

Pass 1 Jun 2011 76,783 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 75,779 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 74,901 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 73,808 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 72,295 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 70,342 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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C290 ARW is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C290 ARW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C290 ARW registered?

C290 ARW is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 4 July 1986.

Is C290 ARW safe to buy?

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