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F401 LVJ

1989 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,806 mi
Last recorded107,806 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Volvo 300 Series77,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF401 LVJ
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2007 107,806 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 105,713 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 103,109 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 103,109 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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F401 LVJ is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F401 LVJ, 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 F401 LVJ?

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What year was F401 LVJ registered?

F401 LVJ is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F401 LVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F401 LVJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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