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D149 FSX

1987 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,401 mi
Last recorded30,401 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 1987 Volvo 300 Series72,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD149 FSX
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 30,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 30,348 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 26,401 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 26,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 May 2014 25,271 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 25,265 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 25,258 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 25,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 23,267 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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D149 FSX is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 D149 FSX, 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 D149 FSX registered?

D149 FSX is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 8 May 1987.

Is D149 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D149 FSX shows 9 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.

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