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F290 CUE

1988 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,028 mi
Last recorded62,028 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1988 Volvo 300 Series78,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF290 CUE
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 62,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 61,839 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 61,839 miles

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 60,497 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 60,493 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 9 May 2012 59,375 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 59,369 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

steering rack wearing

Pass 4 May 2011 58,417 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 57,522 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 57,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 56,328 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 55,011 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 54,369 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 54,369 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 53,724 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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F290 CUE is a 1988 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 78,647 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F290 CUE, 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 38 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 F290 CUE?

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What year was F290 CUE registered?

F290 CUE is a 1988 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 15 December 1988.

Is F290 CUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F290 CUE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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