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F102 YRN

1989 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,840 mi
Last recorded36,840 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Volvo 300 Series77,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF102 YRN
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 36,840 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 33,023 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 33,017 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 32,669 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 32,277 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 32,277 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 31,003 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 30,636 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 30,010 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 29,410 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 28,445 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 28,445 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 28,434 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 25,796 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 25,107 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 24,860 miles

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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F102 YRN is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1989 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 77,792 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 F102 YRN, 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 37 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 F102 YRN registered?

F102 YRN is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 7 April 1989.

Is F102 YRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F102 YRN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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