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A248 JDV

1984 Volvo 300 Series

Green Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,331 mi
Last recorded73,331 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 1984 Volvo 300 Series69,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA248 JDV
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2007 73,331 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 73,324 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front structure corroded

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 28 Sep 2006 72,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 27 Sep 2006 72,332 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 71,450 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 71,450 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

boot lid strut not working

nail in tyre

oil leak

unable to move drivers seat forward

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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A248 JDV is a 1984 Volvo 300 Series in Green with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A248 JDV, 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 A248 JDV registered?

A248 JDV is a 1984 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is A248 JDV safe to buy?

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