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E121 CBW

1988 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

165,875 mi
Last recorded165,875 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2006
Typical for 1988 Volvo 300 Series78,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE121 CBW
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2006 165,875 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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E121 CBW is a 1988 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 E121 CBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E121 CBW?

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What year was E121 CBW registered?

E121 CBW is a 1988 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E121 CBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E121 CBW shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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