MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,790 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
1/steering column rubber coupling slightly perished 2/slight play in steering rack n/s
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
1/steering column rubber coupling slightly perished 2/slight play in steering rack n/s
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Volvo 300 Series?
Based on 60,684 MOT tests across 13,918 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A260 XMU is a 1984 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 A260 XMU, 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 A260 XMU registered?
A260 XMU is a 1984 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 11 May 1984.
Is A260 XMU safe to buy?
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