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H239 VYB

1991 Volvo 300 Series

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,583 mi
Last recorded85,583 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1991 Volvo 300 Series75,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH239 VYB
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2012 85,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 83,420 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 83,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 81,557 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 80,093 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 80,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 78,352 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 77,270 miles

near side rear door not oprning from out side

Pass 20 Feb 2006 75,795 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 75,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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H239 VYB is a 1991 Volvo 300 Series in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H239 VYB, 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 H239 VYB registered?

H239 VYB is a 1991 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 14 January 1991.

Is H239 VYB safe to buy?

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