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D154 VVW

1987 Volvo 300 Series

Black Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,713 mi
Last recorded88,713 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
Typical for 1987 Volvo 300 Series72,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD154 VVW
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2007 88,713 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 88,713 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 78,082 miles

servo hose collapsing

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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D154 VVW is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series in Black with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 D154 VVW, 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 D154 VVW registered?

D154 VVW is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 16 March 1987.

Is D154 VVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D154 VVW shows 3 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.

Does D154 VVW have outstanding finance?

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