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A78 FFU

1987 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,250 mi
Last recorded82,250 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2007
Typical for 1987 Volvo 300 Series72,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA78 FFU
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2007 82,250 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 82,250 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 79,534 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant leaking

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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A78 FFU is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 72,354 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 A78 FFU, 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 39 years old, this Volvo 300 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A78 FFU?

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What year was A78 FFU registered?

A78 FFU is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 13 May 1987.

Is A78 FFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A78 FFU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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