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H168 GRL

1991 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,362 mi
Last recorded99,362 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2007
Typical for 1991 Volvo 300 Series75,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH168 GRL
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2007 99,362 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 96,739 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 96,739 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 91,533 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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H168 GRL is a 1991 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H168 GRL, 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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What year was H168 GRL registered?

H168 GRL is a 1991 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 May 1991.

Is H168 GRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H168 GRL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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