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F138 RPU

1989 Volvo 300 Series

Black Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,242 mi
Last recorded77,242 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1989 Volvo 300 Series77,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF138 RPU
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 77,242 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 77,125 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 76,976 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both side sills slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 76,794 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 76,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

general vehicle corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2010 75,610 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 75,610 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 74,961 miles

Battery insecure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper blade insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2008 74,046 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both front wiper blades split

front pads appear low

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear diff oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2007 72,595 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

tested in damp conditions

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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F138 RPU is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series in Black with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F138 RPU, 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 F138 RPU registered?

F138 RPU is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 30 March 1989.

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