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D165 ESP

1987 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,190 mi
Last recorded72,190 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1987 Volvo 300 Series72,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD165 ESP
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 72,190 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 72,177 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 72,160 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 71,356 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 70,334 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 70,334 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 69,424 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 68,520 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 67,540 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 66,547 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 65,616 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 64,618 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 63,566 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 62,269 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 62,269 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 60,962 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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D165 ESP is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 D165 ESP, 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 D165 ESP registered?

D165 ESP is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 5 January 1987.

Is D165 ESP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D165 ESP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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