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H234 UPW

1991 Volvo 300 Series

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,187 mi
Last recorded66,187 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1991 Volvo 300 Series75,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH234 UPW
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2009 66,187 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front cross member corroded

n/s/r outer sill slightly correded

o/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2008 63,975 miles

front number plate cracked, o/s sill starting to corrode, front top suspenion mounts split.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 59,763 miles

both front shock top mounts bonding starting to spilt

both sills slight corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2006 56,374 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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H234 UPW is a 1991 Volvo 300 Series in White with a 1,721cc 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 H234 UPW, 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 H234 UPW registered?

H234 UPW is a 1991 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 27 March 1991.

Is H234 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H234 UPW 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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