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D833 UMR

1989 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,906 mi
Last recorded122,906 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Volvo 300 Series77,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD833 UMR
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 122,906 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

damage to nearside rear door.

offside door mirror cracked.

offside rear tyre in poor condition.

slight seepage on fuel tank.

windscreen cracked on nearside lower corner through tax disc.

Fail 29 Nov 2008 122,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

damage to nearside rear door.

offside door mirror cracked.

offside rear tyre in poor condition.

slight seepage on fuel tank.

windscreen cracked on nearside lower corner through tax disc.

Fail 1 Jun 2007 113,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear inner position lamps not working.

offside and nearside rear chassis at crossmember points heavily corroded.

offside door mirror cracked.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 113,775 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear inner position lamps not working.

offside and nearside rear chassis at crossmember points heavily corroded.

offside door mirror cracked.

Pass 28 Nov 2005 103,698 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2005 103,653 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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
Full Volvo 300 Series reliability report

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D833 UMR is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 D833 UMR, 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 D833 UMR registered?

D833 UMR is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 24 April 1989.

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