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E158 LOR

1988 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,941 mi
Last recorded86,941 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1988 Volvo 300 Series78,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE158 LOR
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 86,941 miles

Exhaust corroded

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 86,617 miles

Front Lower Coil spring worn both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake performance low reading

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear service brake performance low effort

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 85,640 miles

off side rear brake low reading

Pass 30 Oct 2015 84,915 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side rear parking brake low reading

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2013 83,569 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 83,351 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 83,348 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 80,827 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 80,825 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 72,713 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 36,080 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 63,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

evidence of previous feul leak from tank area (no leak at time of test

surface corrosion to both rear chassis rails

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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E158 LOR is a 1988 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E158 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.

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What year was E158 LOR registered?

E158 LOR is a 1988 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 15 February 1988.

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