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H131 FBD

1991 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,705 mi
Last recorded90,705 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2007
Typical for 1991 Volvo 300 Series75,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH131 FBD
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2007 90,705 miles

o/s/r brake flexi hoses perishing

corrosion to exhaust front pipe

corrosion to front valance

corrosion to rear chassis rails/rear inner sills/outter sills

front tie rod bushes perishing

rear shocker bottom bushes perished

slight o/s/f steering rack play

Fail 4 Dec 2007 90,705 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust front pipe

corrosion to front valance

corrosion to rear chassis rails/rear inner sills/outter sills

front tie rod bushes perishing

o/s/r brake flexi hoses perishing

rear shocker bottom bushes perished

slight o/s/f steering rack play

Pass 6 Dec 2006 87,593 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

corrosion to; front panel,nearside sill and nearside rear wheel arch.

rear shock absorber lower bushes perishing [both].

tailgate stays not working.

Pass 24 Nov 2005 80,656 miles

advisory defects as per test no. 950580825334

Fail 16 Nov 2005 80,651 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

boot struts defective

corrosion hole nearside front sill

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

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
Full Volvo 300 Series reliability report

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H131 FBD is a 1991 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H131 FBD, 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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H131 FBD is a 1991 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 July 1991.

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