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A101 VEP

1984 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,390 mi
Last recorded26,390 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1984 Volvo 300 Series69,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA101 VEP
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 26,390 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 26,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 26,379 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 26,379 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 26,351 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 26,351 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 26,190 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 26,190 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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A101 VEP is a 1984 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 69,045 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 A101 VEP, 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 42 years old, this Volvo 300 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of A101 VEP?

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What year was A101 VEP registered?

A101 VEP is a 1984 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 12 June 1984.

Is A101 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A101 VEP shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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