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F403 WPR

1989 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,457 mi
Last recorded109,457 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1989 Volvo 300 Series77,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF403 WPR
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 109,457 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 109,412 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 107,625 miles

Centre rear seat belt red release button missing. o/s/r door can not be opened from outside. Slight exhaust blow from front pipe joint.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 105,256 miles

corrosion starting in n/s/f lower panel

Fail 10 Jul 2009 101,830 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 101,830 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 98,288 miles

Slight corrosion starting in n/s/r chassis leg and o/s/f out rigger.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 94,606 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 94,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion starting in front lower panel and o/s/r chassis leg.

Pass 31 Jul 2006 90,921 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

lap strap button incomplete

Fail 31 Jul 2006 90,921 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2006 90,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

lap strap button incomplete

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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F403 WPR is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F403 WPR, 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 F403 WPR registered?

F403 WPR is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 3 March 1989.

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