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D131 WCH

1987 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,563 mi
Last recorded47,563 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1987 Volvo 300 Series72,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD131 WCH
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 47,563 miles

front lower suspension arms corroded

front valance corroded

n/s fron door corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2010 47,562 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

front lower suspension arms corroded

front valance corroded

n/s fron door corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2009 47,253 miles

both front lower suspension arms corroded

front valance corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2009 47,253 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front lower suspension arms corroded

front valance corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2008 46,932 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 46,932 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 46,648 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 46,648 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 46,364 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 46,364 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D131 WCH is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D131 WCH, 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.

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What year was D131 WCH registered?

D131 WCH is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 13 April 1987.

Is D131 WCH safe to buy?

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