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D176 BLR

1987 Volvo 300 Series

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,288 mi
Last recorded135,288 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2007
Typical for 1987 Volvo 300 Series72,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD176 BLR
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2007 135,288 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 131,503 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 131,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

noise from o/s/f wheel bearing not yet excessive

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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D176 BLR is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series in White with a 1,397cc 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 D176 BLR, 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 D176 BLR registered?

D176 BLR is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 15 January 1987.

Is D176 BLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D176 BLR 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.

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