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FCH 423J

1971 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,291 mi
Last recorded81,291 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCH 423J
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2010 81,291 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 81,280 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 75,779 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 75,770 miles

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 72,388 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 72,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 68,878 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 63,561 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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FCH 423J is a 1971 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FCH 423J, 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 55 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 FCH 423J registered?

FCH 423J is a 1971 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 22 February 1971.

Is FCH 423J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCH 423J shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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