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F132 MGX

1989 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,960 mi
Last recorded36,960 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2007
Typical for 1989 Volvo 300 Series77,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF132 MGX
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2007 36,960 miles

NS WING REPEATER LAMP IN POOR CONDITION.

REAR EXHAUST BOX SLIGHTLY LOOSE TO CENTRE PIPE AND HAS A SLIGHT BLOW.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 36,011 miles

SMELL OF PERTOL FROM ENGINE BAY BUT UNABLE TO SEE A LEAK.

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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F132 MGX is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F132 MGX, 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 F132 MGX registered?

F132 MGX is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 18 April 1989.

Is F132 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F132 MGX shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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