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D198 KEX

1987 Volvo 300 Series

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

98,491 mi
Last recorded98,491 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2005
Typical for 1987 Volvo 300 Series72,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD198 KEX
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2005 98,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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D198 KEX is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 D198 KEX, 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 D198 KEX registered?

D198 KEX is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 25 March 1987.

Is D198 KEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D198 KEX shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D198 KEX have outstanding finance?

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