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F398 KDV

1989 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,799 mi
Last recorded95,799 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Volvo 300 Series77,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF398 KDV
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2011 95,799 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

edges of drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

front lower panel corrodedand split open

slight movement in offside front inner steering rack joint

spare wheel rim badly dented

Pass 1 Sep 2010 85,848 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 75,127 miles

bonnet cable broken

both rear tyres perished

front shocks top mounts split

handbrake travel

surface corrosion outer sills----floor to sills---front cross member

Fail 18 Jun 2009 75,127 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bonnet cable broken----battery flat

both rear tyres perished

front shocks top mounts split

handbrake travel

surface corrosion outer sills----floor to sills---front cross member

Pass 16 Jan 2008 74,257 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 72,483 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 70,926 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 70,883 miles

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

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

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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F398 KDV is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F398 KDV, 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

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What year was F398 KDV registered?

F398 KDV is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 8 February 1989.

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