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G913 YBX

1989 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

17,555 mi
Last recorded17,555 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1989 Volvo 300 Series77,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG913 YBX
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2010 17,555 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

tyre pressures low.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 17,555 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 17,555 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 17,557 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 17,555 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 17,555 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 17,555 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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G913 YBX is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 77,792 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 G913 YBX, 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 37 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 G913 YBX registered?

G913 YBX is a 1989 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 10 November 1989.

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