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A157 PBV

1984 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

48,657 mi
Last recorded48,657 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2007
Typical for 1984 Volvo 300 Series69,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA157 PBV
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2007 48,657 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fail 10 May 2006 46,964 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 46,964 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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A157 PBV is a 1984 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 A157 PBV, 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 A157 PBV registered?

A157 PBV is a 1984 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 14 May 1984.

Is A157 PBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A157 PBV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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