MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,192 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Front anti-roll bar link bushes starting to perish
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
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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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.
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How do I check the history of C290 ARW?
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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?
The MOT history for C290 ARW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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