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G140 DPA

1990 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,494 mi
Last recorded145,494 miles
Recorded on23 May 2006
Typical for 1990 Volvo 300 Series71,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG140 DPA
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2006 145,494 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 145,438 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

handbrake cable outer sleeve broken o/s

radiator leaking very bad

rust within vehicle

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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G140 DPA is a 1990 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G140 DPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G140 DPA registered?

G140 DPA is a 1990 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 30 January 1990.

Is G140 DPA safe to buy?

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