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G115 MFR

1990 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

72,883 mi
Last recorded72,883 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1990 Volvo 300 Series71,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG115 MFR
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2009 72,883 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

advanced corrosion to front of os sill and osr main box section

Pass 10 Jan 2008 72,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advanced corrosion to both rear main box sections.

Fail 10 Jan 2008 72,695 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advanced corrosion to both rear main box sections.

Pass 9 Jan 2007 72,695 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advanced corrosion to top of both rear sills, both rear inner arches and both rear main box sections.

nsr door will not open from outside.

Fail 9 Jan 2007 72,695 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advanced corrosion to top of both rear sills, both rear inner arches and both rear main box sections.

nsr door will not open from outside.

Pass 13 Jan 2006 72,685 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advanced corrosion to rear main box sections

osf outer door handle in poor condition. will open door.

Fail 11 Jan 2006 72,695 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advanced corrosion to rear main box sections

osf outer door handle in poor condition. will open door ok

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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G115 MFR is a 1990 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G115 MFR, 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 G115 MFR registered?

G115 MFR is a 1990 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 13 March 1990.

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