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PN51 OLH

2001 Volvo 300 Series

Green Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,215 mi
Last recorded80,215 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 OLH
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 80,215 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 75,452 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,120 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 65,106 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 65,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 55,938 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 48,644 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 48,636 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 44,430 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 40,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 35,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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
Full Volvo 300 Series reliability report

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PN51 OLH is a 2001 Volvo 300 Series in Green with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PN51 OLH, 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 25 years old, this Volvo 300 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN51 OLH registered?

PN51 OLH is a 2001 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is PN51 OLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN51 OLH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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