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H187 GDP

1991 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,111 mi
Last recorded72,111 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1991 Volvo 300 Series75,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH187 GDP
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 72,111 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall worn and perishing, recommend changing

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 21 Dec 2007 70,664 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 69,452 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 69,452 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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H187 GDP is a 1991 Volvo 300 Series in Silver 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 H187 GDP, 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 H187 GDP registered?

H187 GDP is a 1991 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 25 January 1991.

Is H187 GDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H187 GDP 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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