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D179 OYD

1987 Volvo 300 Series

White Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,385 mi
Last recorded139,385 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1987 Volvo 300 Series72,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD179 OYD
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2008 139,385 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion offside rear chassis outside prescribed area

Pass 4 Aug 2008 139,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion offside rear chassis outside prescribed area

Pass 3 Aug 2007 135,828 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 135,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 134,760 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 133,336 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 133,336 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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D179 OYD is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series in White with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D179 OYD, 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 D179 OYD registered?

D179 OYD is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 31 March 1987.

Is D179 OYD safe to buy?

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