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PGH 590V

1980 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,612 mi
Last recorded38,612 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Volvo 300 Series57,915 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGH 590V
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 38,612 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 38,511 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear chassie slight rusty

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock lower bush poor

Pass 19 Jun 2017 38,490 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 38,490 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 38,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 38,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust weak

Pass 15 May 2014 37,997 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Washers just meeting test limits

Pass 23 May 2013 37,911 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 37,400 miles

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

both rear shock busjes perished

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 May 2011 36,925 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 36,925 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2010 35,587 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 34,513 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 34,502 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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PGH 590V is a 1980 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1980 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 57,915 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 PGH 590V, 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 46 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 PGH 590V registered?

PGH 590V is a 1980 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is PGH 590V safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGH 590V shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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