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D148 XCT

1987 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,718 mi
Last recorded74,718 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2008
Typical for 1987 Volvo 300 Series72,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD148 XCT
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2008 74,718 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT DOOR TOP HINGE PIN WORN

Fail 16 Jan 2008 74,717 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT DOOR TOP HINGE PIN WORN

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2007 73,020 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 73,020 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 70,885 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
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D148 XCT is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D148 XCT, 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 D148 XCT registered?

D148 XCT is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 18 February 1987.

Is D148 XCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D148 XCT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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