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D107 BLT

1987 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,645 mi
Last recorded69,645 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1987 Volvo 300 Series72,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD107 BLT
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 69,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 67,698 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 67,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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D107 BLT is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,397cc 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 D107 BLT, 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 D107 BLT?

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What year was D107 BLT registered?

D107 BLT is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 7 March 1987.

Is D107 BLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D107 BLT 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.

Does D107 BLT have outstanding finance?

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