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D106 XCD

1987 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,965 mi
Last recorded65,965 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2010
Typical for 1987 Volvo 300 Series72,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD106 XCD
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2010 65,965 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 65,965 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 65,964 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 65,968 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 65,964 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 65,964 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 65,964 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake flexi hoses perished

front discs and pads worn low

play in steering rack joints

Pass 1 Jun 2006 65,964 miles

both front brake discs corroding.

exhaust blow from manifold area.

front number plate cracked.

nearside rear inner side lamp not working.

nearside track rod end protective gaitor split.

offside rear side lamp lens cracked.

Fail 31 May 2006 65,964 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front brake discs corroded.

exhaust blow from manifold area.

front number plate cracked.

nearside rear inner side lamp not working.

nearside track rod end protective gaitor split.

offside rear lamp lens cracked.

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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D106 XCD is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 D106 XCD, 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

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What year was D106 XCD registered?

D106 XCD is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D106 XCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D106 XCD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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