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F149 COV

1989 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,487 mi
Last recorded88,487 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Volvo 300 Series77,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF149 COV
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2008 88,487 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 80,175 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 80,175 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 75,265 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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F149 COV is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc 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 F149 COV, 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 F149 COV registered?

F149 COV is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 31 May 1989.

Is F149 COV safe to buy?

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