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F131 HAT

1989 Volvo 300 Series

Green Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Volvo 300 Series77,792 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF131 HAT
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2012
Pass 17 May 2011 14,441 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 14,441 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 14,441 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 14,441 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 14,441 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 1,444 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 14,441 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 14,441 miles

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

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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F131 HAT is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series in Green with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F131 HAT, 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 F131 HAT registered?

F131 HAT is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 30 May 1989.

Is F131 HAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F131 HAT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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