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F379 FPW

1989 Volvo 300 Series

Black Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,581 mi
Last recorded41,581 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Volvo 300 Series77,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF379 FPW
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 41,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracked and perished quite deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracked and perished quite deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracked and perished quite deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 41,554 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,539 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

C.O. close to 3.5% limit, (3.1%).

Underside (including brake pipes) heavily "wax-oiled".

Pass 20 Sep 2008 41,414 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 41,391 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 41,227 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 40,267 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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F379 FPW is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series in Black with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F379 FPW, 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 F379 FPW?

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What year was F379 FPW registered?

F379 FPW is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F379 FPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F379 FPW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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