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F117 OPU

1989 Volvo 300 Series

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,470 mi
Last recorded91,470 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 Volvo 300 Series77,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF117 OPU
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 91,470 miles

N/S/F bumper insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 91,434 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

N/S/F bumper insecure

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 84,492 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 76,712 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 64,841 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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F117 OPU is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F117 OPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F117 OPU?

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What year was F117 OPU registered?

F117 OPU is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 11 February 1989.

Is F117 OPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F117 OPU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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