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A148 PND

1984 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,343 mi
Last recorded84,343 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Volvo 300 Series69,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA148 PND
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 84,343 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2024 84,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2023 79,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front washer poor

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 76,363 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2021 67,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 67,851 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive limit 4.5% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer clamp loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 59,707 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 52,680 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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A148 PND is a 1984 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A148 PND, 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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What year was A148 PND registered?

A148 PND is a 1984 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 19 January 1984.

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