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E143 KPV

1988 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

40,474 mi
Last recorded40,474 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Volvo 300 Series78,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE143 KPV
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2008 40,474 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 40,474 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 40,456 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,957 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 39,951 miles

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 39,570 miles

N/S and O/S sills rusty {outer}

Fail 20 Mar 2006 39,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Both ns and os sills corroding

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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E143 KPV is a 1988 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 E143 KPV, 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 E143 KPV registered?

E143 KPV is a 1988 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 2 April 1988.

Is E143 KPV safe to buy?

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