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C4 FJW

1988 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,835 mi
Last recorded58,835 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1988 Volvo 300 Series78,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 FJW
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 May 2013 58,835 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 May 2012 46,661 miles

advanced corrosion to rear wheel arches.

Fail 26 May 2012 46,661 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advanced corrosion to rear wheel arches.

extensive staining on fuel tank and rear axle.

osr main box section holed.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,628 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

front suspension arm bushes perishing

rear shocker bushes perishing

rear spring bushes perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,072 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 45,275 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 44,420 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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C4 FJW is a 1988 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 78,647 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 C4 FJW, 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 38 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 C4 FJW registered?

C4 FJW is a 1988 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 25 May 1988.

Is C4 FJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 FJW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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