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A176 XRX

1983 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,743 mi
Last recorded40,743 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1983 Volvo 300 Series63,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA176 XRX
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 40,743 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 40,741 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 40,741 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 40,738 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 40,626 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 40,626 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 40,618 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 40,614 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 40,580 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 40,277 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 40,277 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 40,272 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 40,272 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 40,233 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 40,207 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 40,035 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 39,782 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 39,550 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 38,831 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A176 XRX is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1983 Volvo 300 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 63,136 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 A176 XRX, 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 43 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 A176 XRX registered?

A176 XRX is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 19 August 1983.

Is A176 XRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A176 XRX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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