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H116 XUL

1991 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

63,186 mi
Last recorded63,186 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1991 Volvo 300 Series75,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH116 XUL
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 63,186 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2012 63,186 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil leak

wiring loose in driver's footwell

Fail 7 Feb 2012 62,182 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine undershield loose

exhaust blow from front

middle exhaust mount missing

offside rear inner side light not working

wiring loose in drivers footwell

Pass 28 Feb 2011 58,624 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 58,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front brake discs worn low

Pass 2 Mar 2010 55,734 miles

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

front discs low

Pass 2 Mar 2009 52,661 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 52,661 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 48,525 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 48,525 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 41,080 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 41,080 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 36,585 miles

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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H116 XUL is a 1991 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1991 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,865 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 H116 XUL, 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 35 years old, this Volvo 300 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H116 XUL is a 1991 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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