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F361 RTF

1989 Volvo 300 Series

Gold Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,354 mi
Last recorded37,354 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Volvo 300 Series77,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF361 RTF
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2008 37,354 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn near limit

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

n/s/r outer position lamp inop

vehicle may fail headlamp aim check when re-presented

Pass 18 Oct 2007 37,354 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

body damage nearside

Pass 17 Oct 2006 37,354 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

one no. plate light not working

speedo reading same as last year

Pass 17 Oct 2005 37,354 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 37,354 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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F361 RTF is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series in Gold with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F361 RTF, 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 F361 RTF registered?

F361 RTF is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 12 April 1989.

Is F361 RTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F361 RTF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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