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G106 OUB

1990 Volvo 300 Series

Green Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,212 mi
Last recorded68,212 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Volvo 300 Series71,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG106 OUB
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 68,212 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 67,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 67,609 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 66,752 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 66,752 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

headlamp wipers split

rear washer not working

Pass 7 Mar 2006 65,629 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 65,629 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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G106 OUB is a 1990 Volvo 300 Series in Green with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 71,603 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 G106 OUB, 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 36 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 G106 OUB registered?

G106 OUB is a 1990 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 29 June 1990.

Is G106 OUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G106 OUB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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