MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,448 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust blow at centre to rear section
n/s/f mud flap insercure
play in n/s/f inner rack joint
rust in o/s/f sill section
tyre dephs o/s/f6mm n/s/f5mm o/s/r5mm n/s/r5mm
tyre size 185/60 14h
Faint pattern o/s h/lamp, rear brakes out of balance (38%), o/s/f fog lamp n/w, F.number plate cracked but secure at time of test, front susp tie rod bushes perishing slightly, slight oil on g/box (near rear diff)
TYRES 18560R14H both front 8.0mm both rear 7.0mm
various scratches to car, F.screen has small crack out of wiper sweep and chip below 40mm not in zone A, o/s/f door seal u/s, heated rear screen element wire broken n/s, o/s/f seat belt frayed on edges slightly, R.hatch struts weak
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear brakes out of balance
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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C551 VGW is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 C551 VGW, 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 C551 VGW registered?
C551 VGW is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 11 July 1986.
Is C551 VGW safe to buy?
The MOT history for C551 VGW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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