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D131 WNJ

1987 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,093 mi
Last recorded79,093 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 1987 Volvo 300 Series72,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD131 WNJ
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 79,093 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support in extremely poor condition,very strongly advise. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Tailgate holed by corrosion on inside,

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Both hinges have play. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill very poor condition,soft no holes present.

Offside Rear Door holed by corrosion,

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 79,093 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.8%. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure Mountings missing along exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rack end, (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed by corrosion, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cords shown, (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed by corrosion, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed in end,in wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support in extremely poor condition,very strongly advise. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Tailgate holed by corrosion on inside,

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Both hinges have play. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill very poor condition,soft no holes present.

Offside Rear Door holed by corrosion,

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 79,093 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 79,093 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 73,585 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 63,554 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion started on both lower sills

Fail 3 Nov 2015 63,554 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion started on both lower sills

Pass 29 Jun 2010 63,523 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 63,523 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 63,009 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 26 Jun 2009 63,008 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Jul 2008 62,307 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 61,436 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 61,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 60,230 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 58,570 miles

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
Full Volvo 300 Series reliability report

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D131 WNJ is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WNJ, 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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D131 WNJ is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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