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F124 HMW

1989 Volvo 300 Series

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,838 mi
Last recorded113,838 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2007
Typical for 1989 Volvo 300 Series77,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF124 HMW
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2007 113,838 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 113,835 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front side repeater missing

Pass 13 Jan 2006 106,453 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 106,453 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HMW is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HMW, 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

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What year was F124 HMW registered?

F124 HMW is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 21 January 1989.

Is F124 HMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F124 HMW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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