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E138 JPV

1988 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,702 mi
Last recorded92,702 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1988 Volvo 300 Series78,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE138 JPV
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2012 92,702 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 85,315 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 78,301 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 69,385 miles

Both sills corroded.

Emissions on the high end limit.

Front brake pads on the wear limit.

Front wipers split.

O/S/F brake pipe corroded.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 59,792 miles

front # plate cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2007 50,677 miles

O/S/F brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 23 Feb 2006 42,868 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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E138 JPV is a 1988 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E138 JPV, 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 E138 JPV?

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What year was E138 JPV registered?

E138 JPV is a 1988 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 4 March 1988.

Is E138 JPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E138 JPV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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