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F375 SHY

1989 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,842 mi
Last recorded93,842 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1989 Volvo 300 Series77,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF375 SHY
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 93,842 miles

corrosion:- nearside floor / floor to sill, bulkhead, both outer sills, exhaust, both rear shock absorber covers, both rear brake backplates, front brake discs, boot floor, nearside front wing, offside front upper panel

hazard switch slight fault

Fail 10 May 2011 93,839 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion:- nearside floor / floor to sill, bulkhead, both outer sills, exhaust, both rear shock absorber covers, both rear brake backplates, front brake discs, boot floor, nearside front wing, offside front upper panel

hazard switch slight fault

Pass 22 Sep 2009 93,832 miles

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

both floors to sills

o/s of slam panel

Fail 21 Sep 2009 93,832 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both floors to sills

o/s of slam panel

Pass 23 Sep 2008 93,545 miles

corrosion throughout vehicle including steering/suspension/braking/exhaust components

Fail 19 Sep 2008 93,545 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion throughout vehicle including steering/suspension/braking/exhaust components

Pass 24 Sep 2007 92,623 miles

as previously noted

Fail 18 Sep 2007 92,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion:- front panels, bulkhead, jacking points, both rear shock absorbers, offside outer sill, nearside floor to sill & offside rear wheelarch

offside door mirror

slight blow from exhaust joints

slight play in steering

Pass 20 Sep 2006 91,383 miles

see test fail no. 154085316283 03/08/2006

Fail 3 Aug 2006 91,383 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear 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)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

both rear inner wheel arches

both rear shocker shields corroded

exhaust downpipe corroded

front subframe corroded

rear exhaust section bent

sfront panel corroded

slight play in steering

underbonnet fuel pipes damp

in my opinion this vehicle is unsafe for use due to fuel leak and excessive corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2006 91,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 89,984 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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F375 SHY is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 F375 SHY, 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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F375 SHY is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 12 July 1989.

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