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D185 EFH

1987 Volvo 300 Series

Maroon Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,121 mi
Last recorded91,121 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2008
Typical for 1987 Volvo 300 Series72,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD185 EFH
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2008 91,121 miles

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

corrosion in offside front floor around jacking point but not within any prescribed area

Fail 22 Feb 2008 91,120 miles

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

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

corrosion in offside front floor around jacking point but not within any prescribed area

Pass 27 Feb 2007 90,871 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 90,869 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front jacking point is corrosive but not yet perforated.May not be safe to jack up the vehicle on this point.

offside rear tyrewall is deteriorating.

Pass 23 Feb 2006 90,673 miles

early stages of corrosion around both offside jacking points

Fail 14 Feb 2006 90,672 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise front vallance lower section is very corrosive.not within a prescribed area.

advise offside front jacking point is corrosive.

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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D185 EFH is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series in Maroon with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D185 EFH, 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 D185 EFH registered?

D185 EFH is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 16 April 1987.

Is D185 EFH safe to buy?

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