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F132 THJ

1989 Volvo 300 Series

Black Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,555 mi
Last recorded70,555 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Volvo 300 Series77,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF132 THJ
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 70,555 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant header tank and screenwash tank insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle underside and components all heavily black undersealed

Pass 14 Aug 2023 69,941 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Undercarriage/components and pipes allheavily black undersealed

Pass 28 Oct 2020 69,264 miles

Vehicle underside has additional underbody protection applied including to all rigid brake pipes and suspension components

Pass 18 Sep 2019 69,236 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 69,231 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At front pipe to middle section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2017 67,972 miles

Underside heavily under sealed

Pass 26 Apr 2016 65,349 miles

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

child seat fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2016 65,349 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 65,110 miles

vehicle under side outer sills and front lower valance showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 64,875 miles

various rubber suspension bushes/exhaust hangers showing signs of cracking/perishing.

various stone chips in o/s/f head light.

vehicle under side/outer sills showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 64,562 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 64,127 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 63,142 miles

various places of corrosion on underside of vehicle may need attention next mot

Fail 18 Apr 2011 63,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

various places of corrosion on underside of vehicle may need attention next mot

Fail 21 Apr 2010 62,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 60,987 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 59,820 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 58,446 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 56,705 miles

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 THJ is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series in Black with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 THJ, 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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F132 THJ is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 30 June 1989.

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