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C299 LGF

1986 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,338 mi
Last recorded84,338 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1986 Volvo 300 Series72,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC299 LGF
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 84,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 80,954 miles

corrosion to front panel and n/s/f outer sill area

Fail 15 Mar 2012 80,950 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to exhaust intermediate pipe

corrosion to front panel and n/s/f outer sill area

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

n/s/r brake binding handbrake lever siezed

Pass 17 Mar 2011 77,474 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to front panel and n/s/f outer sill

o/s/r engine mounting splitting

steering coupling starting to split

Fail 12 Mar 2011 77,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

corrosion to front panel and n/s/f outer sill

o/s/r engine mounting splitting

steering coupling starting to split

Pass 1 Mar 2010 68,858 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 67,677 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 29 Dec 2007 67,206 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 67,206 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 66,289 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 106,063 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 106,063 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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C299 LGF is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C299 LGF, 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 C299 LGF registered?

C299 LGF is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 28 March 1986.

Is C299 LGF safe to buy?

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