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G144 VYN

1990 Volvo 300 Series

Green Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

183,120 mi
Last recorded183,120 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1990 Volvo 300 Series71,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG144 VYN
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 183,120 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/R Wheel arch has corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2014 180,737 miles

Nearside rear suspension spring are corroded but not considered excessive.

Rear diff leaking oil.

Fail 8 Apr 2014 180,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear diff leaking oil

nearside front inner rack joint has play

Pass 9 Apr 2013 168,680 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 157,500 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 14,566 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 130,853 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 117,272 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 101,616 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 101,616 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 87,609 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 73,454 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 73,454 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G144 VYN is a 1990 Volvo 300 Series in Green with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G144 VYN, 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 G144 VYN registered?

G144 VYN is a 1990 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 19 April 1990.

Is G144 VYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G144 VYN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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