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F136 MGX

1989 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,306 mi
Last recorded113,306 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2006
Typical for 1989 Volvo 300 Series77,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF136 MGX
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2006 113,306 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 113,306 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 109,096 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 109,096 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.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
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F136 MGX is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series in Blue 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 F136 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 F136 MGX registered?

F136 MGX is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F136 MGX safe to buy?

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