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C649 JCW

1986 Volvo 300 Series

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,489 mi
Last recorded87,489 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 1986 Volvo 300 Series72,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC649 JCW
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2010 87,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 87,489 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 87,141 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 87,141 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 86,777 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 86,777 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 86,274 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 86,274 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 85,708 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 84,631 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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C649 JCW is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C649 JCW, 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 C649 JCW registered?

C649 JCW is a 1986 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 29 January 1986.

Is C649 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C649 JCW shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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