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E146 LOR

1988 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

140,173 mi
Last recorded140,173 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2006
Typical for 1988 Volvo 300 Series78,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE146 LOR
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2006 140,173 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 140,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Jun 2006 140,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery insecure

corrosion near offside front seatbelt mount

offside headlight chipped

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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E146 LOR is a 1988 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E146 LOR, 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

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What year was E146 LOR registered?

E146 LOR is a 1988 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 17 February 1988.

Is E146 LOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E146 LOR shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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