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E308 KHV

1971 Volvo 300 Series

Green Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,075 mi
Last recorded173,075 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE308 KHV
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 173,075 miles

general corrosion to vehicle

Fail 29 Jun 2010 173,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

general corrosion to vehicle

Pass 17 Jun 2009 164,896 miles

front panel corroded poor welding repairs sign of fuel leak on tank

Fail 15 Jun 2009 164,896 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front panel corroded poor welding repairs sign of fuel leak on tank

Pass 15 Jul 2008 158,873 miles

near side wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 15 Jan 2008 156,628 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 15,650 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 152,918 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 152,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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E308 KHV is a 1971 Volvo 300 Series in Green with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E308 KHV, 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 55 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 E308 KHV registered?

E308 KHV is a 1971 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is E308 KHV safe to buy?

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