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A338 VHM

1984 Volvo 300 Series

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

64,771 mi
Last recorded64,771 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Volvo 300 Series69,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA338 VHM
MakeVolvo
Model300 Series
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 64,771 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 64,771 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 79,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2017 79,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 64,009 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 63,869 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 63,869 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 May 2014 63,863 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 63,302 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 63,302 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 62,495 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 61,502 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 61,502 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 60,262 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 60,262 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 59,315 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 59,315 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 58,092 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 58,091 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2006 56,360 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 56,360 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 55,106 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 55,106 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A338 VHM is a 1984 Volvo 300 Series in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 A338 VHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A338 VHM?

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What year was A338 VHM registered?

A338 VHM is a 1984 Volvo 300 Series, first registered on 5 July 1984.

Is A338 VHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A338 VHM shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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