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D22 OWL

1989 Volvo 300 Series

Black Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,528 mi
Last recorded135,528 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1989 Volvo 300 Series77,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD22 OWL
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 135,528 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 133,014 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 133,014 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 129,685 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 126,933 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 124,671 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 122,195 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 119,398 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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D22 OWL is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series in Black with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1989 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 77,792 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 D22 OWL, 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 37 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 D22 OWL registered?

D22 OWL is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 6 April 1989.

Is D22 OWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D22 OWL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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