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C538 LTW

1986 Volvo 300 Series

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,262 mi
Last recorded114,262 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1986 Volvo 300 Series72,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC538 LTW
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 114,262 miles

exhaust blow

front brake pads

nsf and nsr tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2013 104,506 miles

exhaust

Fail 5 Mar 2013 104,506 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust

Pass 2 Mar 2012 94,560 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 85,377 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 85,292 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 77,103 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 67,495 miles

osr brake has slight binding

some play to o/s inner rack joint

Pass 21 Feb 2008 66,161 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 65,084 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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C538 LTW is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C538 LTW, 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 C538 LTW registered?

C538 LTW is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 24 March 1986.

Is C538 LTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C538 LTW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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