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D190 EVC

1987 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,443 mi
Last recorded23,443 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
Typical for 1987 Volvo 300 Series72,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD190 EVC
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,443 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 23,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 21,709 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 21,671 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 20,180 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
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D190 EVC is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,721cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D190 EVC, 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

How do I check the history of D190 EVC?

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What year was D190 EVC registered?

D190 EVC is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 16 April 1987.

Is D190 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D190 EVC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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