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A247 SCK

1983 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,698 mi
Last recorded41,698 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1983 Volvo 300 Series63,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA247 SCK
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 41,698 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 41,652 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front arches and valance corroded and jagged

ns strut top corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 37,611 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 36,332 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 36,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,012 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 36,012 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 35,609 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 35,609 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 35,323 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

boot struts defective

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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A247 SCK is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 A247 SCK, 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 A247 SCK registered?

A247 SCK is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 5 December 1983.

Is A247 SCK safe to buy?

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