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A326 FNR

1983 Volvo 300 Series

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,405 mi
Last recorded42,405 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2007
Typical for 1983 Volvo 300 Series63,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA326 FNR
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2007 42,405 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 42,405 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

condensation in o/s headlight

corrosion patches to sills and o/s/r chassis rail

damage to front number plate

perishing to rear shocker bushes

windscreen chipped

Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,580 miles

c.o.@ 2.3%. h.c.@273 ppm. (o.k.)

corrosion:- offside floor, front arches, rear inner sills, offside rear chassis, rear sills.

front reg. plate damaged

headlight reflectors fading

nearside front wheel rim damaged

nearside headlight beam pattern poor

rear brake hose perrishing

rear shocker lower bushes splitting

rear tyres close to legal limit

slight oil leak/s

Pass 6 Sep 2005 28,642 miles

corrosion:- offside rear chassis, & o/s underbonett, nearside front floor.

handbrake efficiency low

headlight reflectors fading

rear shocker lower bushes split

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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A326 FNR is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A326 FNR, 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 A326 FNR registered?

A326 FNR is a 1983 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 15 November 1983.

Is A326 FNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A326 FNR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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