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F124 GYD

1989 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,489 mi
Last recorded86,489 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Volvo 300 Series77,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF124 GYD
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 86,489 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and nsr inner shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2025 86,474 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mounts, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and nsr inner shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect NSF and both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle presented dirty

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 86,474 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 86,475 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 86,474 miles

Central Front Vehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Window damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2012 85,681 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 85,640 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all seat belts frayed

coolant safe to -7'c

engine oil below maximum level

front and rear suspension bushes perished and worn

front brake hoses perished

front no plate cracked

nearside rear reverse light not working

no steering lock?

play in both front strut top mountings

play in offside front wheel bearing

rear exhaust corroded and blowing

rear wiper split

steering rack boots perished

Pass 8 Jan 2011 76,835 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 73,416 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 71,822 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 69,291 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 66,562 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 63,817 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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F124 GYD is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F124 GYD, 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 F124 GYD registered?

F124 GYD is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 5 May 1989.

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