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J345 MRT

1992 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,728 mi
Last recorded78,728 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ345 MRT
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 78,728 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2017 66,275 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both inner tie rods have slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 66,268 miles

Central Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack on surface

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both inner tie rods have slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2016 59,452 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both rear outer sills. (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

Nearside rear half shaft gaitors deteriorted.

Rear brake flexi hose deteriorated slightly.

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Tyres showing signs of age / deterioration.

Fail 7 May 2016 59,452 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both rear outer sills. (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system starting to corrode.

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear half shaft gaitors deteriorted.

Rear brake flexi hose deteriorated slightly.

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Tyres showing signs of age / deterioration.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 59,366 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 59,366 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 149,567 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 57,985 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 57,707 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 57,696 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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J345 MRT is a 1992 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J345 MRT, 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 34 years old, this Volvo 300 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J345 MRT is a 1992 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 30 March 1992.

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