MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,005 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
oil leak
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
oil leak
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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E139 CVL is a 1988 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E139 CVL, 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 E139 CVL registered?
E139 CVL is a 1988 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 February 1988.
Is E139 CVL safe to buy?
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