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E170 VYC

1988 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,919 mi
Last recorded102,919 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2007
Typical for 1988 Volvo 300 Series78,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE170 VYC
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2007 102,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 100,878 miles

slight play in steering rack

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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E170 VYC is a 1988 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E170 VYC, 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 E170 VYC?

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What year was E170 VYC registered?

E170 VYC is a 1988 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E170 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E170 VYC shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E170 VYC have outstanding finance?

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