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D117 OOX

1987 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

52,520 mi
Last recorded52,520 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2006
Typical for 1987 Volvo 300 Series72,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD117 OOX
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2006 52,520 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2005 52,229 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 89,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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D117 OOX 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 33.3%.

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 D117 OOX, 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 D117 OOX registered?

D117 OOX is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 22 April 1987.

Is D117 OOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D117 OOX shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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