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F362 EPW

1989 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,200 mi
Last recorded152,200 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1989 Volvo 300 Series77,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF362 EPW
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 152,200 miles

Nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2010 151,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter split

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2009 144,570 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2008 137,249 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery not clamped in

engine oil leak

n/s/r inner arch corroed and holed

o/s/f door hinges worn

Fail 22 Jan 2008 137,203 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery not clamped in

engine oil leak

n/s/r inner arch corroed and holed

o/s/f door hinges worn

Pass 8 Jan 2007 126,853 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 115,670 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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F362 EPW is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F362 EPW, 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

How do I check the history of F362 EPW?

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What year was F362 EPW registered?

F362 EPW is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F362 EPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F362 EPW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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