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D205 LCL

1987 Volvo 300 Series

Gold Petrol 1721cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,167 mi
Last recorded64,167 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1987 Volvo 300 Series72,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD205 LCL
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,721cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2008 64,167 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 64,167 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR CHASSIC BECOMING CORRODED.REAR BRAKE HOSE SUPPORT BECOMING WEAK.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 64,167 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

BOTH SIDES REAR CHASSIS BECOMING CORRODED .

REAR FLEXY BRAKE HOSE BECOMING PERISHED.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 64,167 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 64,167 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both h/lights slightly dim// n/s/f sillweak at front// rear shock absorber housings corroded// front to rear pipe rusty

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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D205 LCL is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series in Gold 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 D205 LCL, 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 D205 LCL registered?

D205 LCL is a 1987 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 5 June 1987.

Is D205 LCL safe to buy?

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