MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,886 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust fitment could be improved
o/s rear brake performance could be improved.
some wear in n/s end of steering rack
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
some wear in n/s end of steering rack
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
front number plate cracked
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
front number plate cracked
n/s/r wheel arch rusted
front number plate cracked
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
front number plate cracked
n/s/r wheel arch rusted
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
front number plate cracked
n/s/r wheel arch rusted
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight play in the n/s of the steering rack
front number plate cracked
front suspension tie bar bushes perished
steering rack noisy in operation
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
front suspension antiroll bar link/ tie bar bushes cracking
How Reliable is the Volvo 300 Series?
Based on 60,684 MOT tests across 13,918 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E127 XYA is a 1988 Volvo 300 Series in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 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 E127 XYA, 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 E127 XYA registered?
E127 XYA is a 1988 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 17 March 1988.
Is E127 XYA safe to buy?
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