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E106 XNE

1988 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,544 mi
Last recorded60,544 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1988 Volvo 300 Series78,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE106 XNE
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 60,544 miles

corrosion to o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 12 Jul 2013 55,990 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2013 55,946 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 52,352 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 52,352 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 48,926 miles

front valance corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,413 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 41,382 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 37,616 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 37,616 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2007 34,697 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 34,697 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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E106 XNE is a 1988 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 78,647 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 E106 XNE, 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 38 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 E106 XNE registered?

E106 XNE is a 1988 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 10 March 1988.

Is E106 XNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E106 XNE shows 12 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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