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F380 AFY

1989 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,736 mi
Last recorded106,736 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Volvo 300 Series77,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF380 AFY
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2007 106,736 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 48,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

general corrosion to underside

Pass 11 Sep 2006 106,736 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 106,736 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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F380 AFY 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 F380 AFY, 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 F380 AFY registered?

F380 AFY is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F380 AFY safe to buy?

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