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F126 PLT

1989 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

171,574 mi
Last recorded171,574 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Volvo 300 Series77,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF126 PLT
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 171,574 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise o/s/r outer gaitor split

Fail 12 Apr 2011 171,573 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise o/s/r outer gaitor split

Fail 15 Apr 2010 168,198 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 168,198 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2009 164,876 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 164,876 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 160,775 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear cv gaitor split

Fail 4 Apr 2008 160,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear cv gaitor split

Pass 20 Nov 2006 156,349 miles

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

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
Full Volvo 300 Series reliability report

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F126 PLT is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F126 PLT, 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 F126 PLT registered?

F126 PLT is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 20 February 1989.

Is F126 PLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F126 PLT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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