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A260 XMU

1984 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,790 mi
Last recorded39,790 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 1984 Volvo 300 Series69,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA260 XMU
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2008 39,790 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 39,790 miles

1/steering column rubber coupling slightly perished 2/slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 2 Nov 2007 38,379 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 38,360 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 36,499 miles

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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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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