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A219 JLC

1984 Volvo 300 Series

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,404 mi
Last recorded87,404 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1984 Volvo 300 Series69,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA219 JLC
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2010 87,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 87,404 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 85,851 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 88,377 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 83,377 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

1.radiator on way out.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 79,996 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 79,996 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 73,904 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 73,904 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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A219 JLC is a 1984 Volvo 300 Series in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A219 JLC, 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 A219 JLC registered?

A219 JLC is a 1984 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 19 March 1984.

Is A219 JLC safe to buy?

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