1991 Volvo 300 Series 1.4L Petrol · H138 EVU
1991 Volvo 300 Series (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22/04/1991. Recorded mileage 24,098 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO 300 Series
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 1397cc
H138 EVU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/07/2025
- 24,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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H138 EVU Mileage History
- 27/05/202320,485 mi
- 16/05/202420,876 mi+391 mi
- 16/05/202420,876 mi
- 01/07/202524,098 mi+3,222 mi
Average of roughly 1,723 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
H138 EVU MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Volvo 300 Series (H138 EVU) between May 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Twin element bulb fitted incorrectly (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”.
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