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H211 DCW

1991 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,052 mi
Last recorded143,052 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1991 Volvo 300 Series75,865 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH211 DCW
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 143,052 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 137,207 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

front valance corroded

gearbox oil leak

rear chasis legs corroded near fuel tank

Fail 17 Jun 2008 137,207 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

front valance corroded

gearbox oil leak

rear chasis legs corroded near fuel tank

Pass 12 Jun 2007 127,602 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 127,602 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2006 115,227 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 115,225 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

rear chassis rails slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

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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H211 DCW is a 1991 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H211 DCW, 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 H211 DCW registered?

H211 DCW is a 1991 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 28 June 1991.

Is H211 DCW safe to buy?

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