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H137 BWV

1991 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,013 mi
Last recorded90,013 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2005
Typical for 1991 Volvo 300 Series75,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH137 BWV
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2005 90,013 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 90,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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H137 BWV is a 1991 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H137 BWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H137 BWV registered?

H137 BWV is a 1991 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 26 March 1991.

Is H137 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H137 BWV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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