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C591 BEC

1986 Volvo 300 Series

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,999 mi
Last recorded71,999 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 1986 Volvo 300 Series72,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC591 BEC
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Jan 2022 71,999 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 71,979 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 61,510 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 60,967 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 60,716 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 60,119 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 59,642 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 59,604 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 59,115 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 57,784 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 57,099 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 56,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 55,486 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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C591 BEC is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C591 BEC, 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 C591 BEC registered?

C591 BEC is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 18 March 1986.

Is C591 BEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C591 BEC shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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