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G531 EFS

1990 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,893 mi
Last recorded31,893 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1990 Volvo 300 Series71,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG531 EFS
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 31,893 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front to rear brake pipes heavily greased at rear

front valance thin

Fail 17 Nov 2008 31,893 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front to rear brake pipes heavily greased at rear

front valance thin

Pass 7 Dec 2007 30,066 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 30,066 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 28,085 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 28,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear outer arches stating to corrode

front to rear brake pipe corroded

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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G531 EFS is a 1990 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 71,603 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 G531 EFS, 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 36 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 G531 EFS registered?

G531 EFS is a 1990 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G531 EFS safe to buy?

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