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E125 KLK

1988 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,908 mi
Last recorded110,908 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 Volvo 300 Series78,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE125 KLK
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2011 110,908 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 110,137 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 109,875 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 108,560 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 108,560 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 107,654 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 107,650 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 106,263 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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E125 KLK is a 1988 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E125 KLK, 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 E125 KLK registered?

E125 KLK is a 1988 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 May 1988.

Is E125 KLK safe to buy?

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