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GHL 202V

1979 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,859 mi
Last recorded28,859 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1979 Volvo 300 Series74,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHL 202V
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 28,859 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 28,822 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 24,503 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 24,426 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 24,421 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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GHL 202V is a 1979 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 74,132 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 GHL 202V, 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 47 years old, this Volvo 300 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GHL 202V?

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What year was GHL 202V registered?

GHL 202V is a 1979 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is GHL 202V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHL 202V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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